Nazareth College, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Monroe County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,259 Population 5,723/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Nazareth College experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 102.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density5,723/sq mi
Coordinates43.1031°N, 77.5193°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportFrederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.1"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 102.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %74.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0375 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.13 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.23 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.5 / 100
Community Resilience94.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 107 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 87 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 148 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 119 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 85 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 150 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 107 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 135 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 89 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 106 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 87 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 133 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 67 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 145 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 86 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 99 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 77 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 69 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

71 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 2, 1983 EF3 100 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 73 km 1
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 68 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 71 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 86 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 23, 1971 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 19, 2022 EF1 59 km 0
Sep 12, 2021 EF1 49 km 0
May 3, 2018 EF1 53 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 13, 2014 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 25, 2009 EF1 76 km 0
Jun 21, 2007 EF1 84 km 0
Aug 12, 2005 EF1 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DRY MARSH 1,018 64 km
1994 MOHAWK POOL 507 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in

Nazareth College has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").

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