Moravia, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,365 Population 803/sq mi density
$68,125 Median Income $30,728 per capita
$133,100 Home Value $287,579 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,100 home value, $746/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Moravia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 56.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density803/sq mi
Coordinates42.7121°N, 76.4231°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTompkins County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 56.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood
Good Days %97.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0421 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.9 / 100
Community Resilience83.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 143 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 132 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 113 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 89 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 133 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 150 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 129 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 141 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 132 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 81 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

139 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 54 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 75 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 58 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 53 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 39 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 59 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 71 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 63 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 40 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 83 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 58 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 96 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 67 km 1
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 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

Moravia has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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