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Lowville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,432 Population 1,806/sq mi density
$73,656 Median Income $35,598 per capita
$159,600 Home Value $195,807 Zillow
$747 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$73,656 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,600 home value, $747/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lowville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 127.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation880 ft (268 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density1,806/sq mi
Coordinates43.7866°N, 75.4878°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLewis County County
Nearest AirportWatertown International (ART)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 127.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.7 / 100
Community Resilience83.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 144 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 100 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 130 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 44 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 67 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 20 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 135 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 76 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 98 km
Sep 4, 2004 3 km S of Massena, New York M2.9 132 km
Jul 10, 1997 8 km WNW of Cornwall, Canada M2.9 149 km
Oct 12, 1997 7 km SSW of Fort Covington Hamlet, New York M2.9 145 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 109 km
Jul 14, 2021 8 km WNW of Massena, New York M2.8 136 km
Jul 23, 1996 15 km NNE of Saranac Lake, New York M2.8 138 km
Mar 20, 2008 12 km S of Osgoode, Canada M2.8 139 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SSW of Massena, New York M2.7 132 km
Mar 14, 2021 19 km SW of Winchester, Canada M2.7 130 km
Mar 21, 2018 9 km NNW of Saint Regis Falls, New York M2.7 129 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

83 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 15 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 36 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 90 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 35 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 89 km 4
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 15, 1986 EF2 55 km 1
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 66 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 51 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 82 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 53 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF1 37 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF1 51 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 8, 2021 EF1 55 km 0
Jun 3, 2021 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 30, 2017 EF1 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.0 in

Lowville has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").

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