Marcellus, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Seneca County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,957
Population
3,058/sq mi density
$74,800
Median Income
$41,911 per capita
$227,600
Home Value
$218,905 Zillow
$1,007
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$74,800 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$227,600 home value, $1,007/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Marcellus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 105.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 672 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,058/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9837°N, 76.3405°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Seneca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in |
Marcellus has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.7").