Newfield, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,112 Population 883/sq mi density
$93,079 Median Income $35,188 per capita
$152,700 Home Value $167,922 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,079 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Newfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 62.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,151 ft (351 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density883/sq mi
Coordinates42.3575°N, 76.5938°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTompkins County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 62.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.98"

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

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 66 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 145 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 89 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 133 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 112 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

140 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 60 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 94 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 49 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 100 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 37 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 90 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 72 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 90 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 22 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 68 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 28 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 69 km 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 98 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 90 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 70 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Newfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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