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Lima, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Livingston County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,188
Population
1,621/sq mi density
$85,469
Median Income
$33,681 per capita
$195,400
Home Value
$431,434 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
839
Violent Crime/100K
4,210 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,469 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,400 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
839 violent crimes/100K (121% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lima experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9069°N, 77.6123°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Livingston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Lima has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.7").