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Niagara Falls, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Niagara County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
48,198
Population
3,423/sq mi density
$48,535
Median Income
$30,033 per capita
$104,400
Home Value
$162,132 Zillow
$784
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
900
Violent Crime/100K
3,858 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,535 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,400 home value, $784/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
900 violent crimes/100K (137% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Niagara Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The area receives 55.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 16.8 sq mi (43.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0928°N, 79.0147°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Niagara County County |
| Nearest Airport | Niagara Falls International (IAG) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0413 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Niagara Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").