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Marcellus, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Seneca County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
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
44°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
805 Violent Crime/100K 3,982 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$74,800 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$227,600 home value, $1,007/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
805 violent crimes/100K (112% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Marcellus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 117.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation672 ft (205 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density3,058/sq mi
Coordinates42.9837°N, 76.3405°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySeneca County County
Nearest AirportSyracuse Hancock International (SYR)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 117.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.4 / 100
Community Resilience83.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

10 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 M4.0 141 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 101 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 82 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 112 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 106 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 148 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 144 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 101 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 63 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

130 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 36 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 86 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 96 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 28 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 31 km 1
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 29 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 57 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 37 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 94 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 44 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 64 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 71 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 48 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 15, 2024 EF1 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DRY MARSH 1,018 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
August 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in

Marcellus has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.2").

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