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Machias, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Cattaraugus County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
675
Population
689/sq mi density
$70,127
Median Income
$24,033 per capita
$66,100
Home Value
$187,313 Zillow
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
3.9 / 5.0
$70,127 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Machias experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 108.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,648 ft (502 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 689/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4136°N, 78.4871°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cattaraugus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 38 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in |
Machias has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").