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Holley, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Orleans County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,994 Population 1,570/sq mi density
$60,607 Median Income $34,276 per capita
$117,400 Home Value $211,551 Zillow
$735 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
466 Violent Crime/100K 3,935 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,607 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,400 home value, $735/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
466 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Holley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 67.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation537 ft (164 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,570/sq mi
Coordinates43.2247°N, 78.0292°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOrleans County County
Nearest AirportFrederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 67.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.7 / 100
Community Resilience73.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 95 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 74 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 68 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 149 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 111 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 108 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 93 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 70 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 104 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 55 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 56 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 100 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 48 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 102 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 49 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 56 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 35 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 60 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 87 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

64 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 30, 1987 EF2 69 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 23, 1971 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 7, 1961 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 5, 2024 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF1 78 km 0
Sep 19, 2022 EF1 80 km 0
Sep 12, 2021 EF1 69 km 0
May 3, 2018 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 25, 2009 EF1 45 km 0
Jun 30, 2006 EF1 69 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF1 61 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF1 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOHAWK POOL (507 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 MOHAWK POOL 507 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.0 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Holley has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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