Otter Lake, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
109
Population
232/sq mi density
$83,750
Median Income
$68,621 per capita
$262,500
Home Value
$146,267 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$262,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Otter Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 157.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,521 ft (464 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5927°N, 75.1174°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lewis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Griffiss International (RME) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.1 in |
Otter Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (3.2").