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Limestone, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Cattaraugus County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
383
Population
227/sq mi density
$38,413
Median Income
$24,561 per capita
$73,200
Home Value
$108,889 Zillow
$408
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
407
Violent Crime/100K
1,875 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$38,413 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,200 home value, $408/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Limestone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0173°N, 78.6313°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cattaraugus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradford Regional (BFD) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in |
Limestone has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.4").