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Lyons Falls, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
478 Population 493/sq mi density
$58,906 Median Income $27,934 per capita
$95,300 Home Value $155,781 Zillow
$592 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
86 Violent Crime/100K 1,916 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,906 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,300 home value, $592/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lyons Falls 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

Elevation832 ft (254 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density493/sq mi
Coordinates43.6170°N, 75.3616°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLewis County County
Nearest AirportGriffiss International (RME)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 127.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.35"

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

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 123 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 96 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 138 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 60 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 78 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 1 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 144 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 144 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 88 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 102 km
Sep 4, 2004 3 km S of Massena, New York M2.9 147 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 100 km
Jul 23, 1996 15 km NNE of Saranac Lake, New York M2.8 141 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 146 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 149 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SSW of Massena, New York M2.7 147 km
Mar 14, 2021 19 km SW of Winchester, Canada M2.7 149 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 146 km
Mar 21, 2018 9 km NNW of Saint Regis Falls, New York M2.7 140 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

96 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 18 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 21 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 15 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 73 km 4
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 15, 1986 EF2 76 km 1
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 68 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 40 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 96 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 38 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 82 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 45 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF1 39 km 0
Jun 22, 2024 EF1 81 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF1 63 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF1 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (16°C) 4.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 22°F (-5°C) 4.7 in

Lyons Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.4").

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