Lockport, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Niagara County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
20,699
Population
2,464/sq mi density
$59,153
Median Income
$33,939 per capita
$131,800
Home Value
$272,216 Zillow
$909
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$59,153 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,800 home value, $909/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lockport 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. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 95.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1695°N, 78.6958°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Niagara County County |
| Nearest Airport | Niagara Falls International (IAG) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 91.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0413 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in |
Lockport has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.3").