McLean, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
363
Population
1,578/sq mi density
$73,125
Median Income
$23,746 per capita
$147,100
Home Value
$287,579 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,100 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher
McLean has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 64.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,578/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5488°N, 76.2923°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Tompkins County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0421 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
McLean has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.0").