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Massena, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
10,234
Population
2,259/sq mi density
$48,810
Median Income
$33,264 per capita
$99,200
Home Value
$112,795 Zillow
$680
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
191
Violent Crime/100K
3,949 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,810 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,200 home value, $680/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Massena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9290°N, 74.8930°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Massena International-Richards Field (MSS) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in |
Massena has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.4").