Lorraine, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
91
Population
186/sq mi density
$97,900
Home Value
$171,289 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lorraine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 227.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7655°N, 75.9522°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lewis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown International (ART) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Lorraine has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.8").