Peru, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Clinton County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,880 Population 979/sq mi density
$69,671 Median Income $35,669 per capita
$214,700 Home Value $282,657 Zillow
$1,262 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,671 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,700 home value, $1,262/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Peru has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 50.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation357 ft (109 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density979/sq mi
Coordinates44.5793°N, 73.5333°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportPlattsburgh International (PBG)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 50.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.0 / 100
Community Resilience77.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 15 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 123 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 132 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 89 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 140 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 72 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 78 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 67 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 91 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 133 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 143 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 57 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 64 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 135 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 16 km
Feb 28, 2010 5 km NNW of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.4 147 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 57 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 95 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 137 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

33 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 31 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 44 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 70 km 0
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 95 km 0
May 6, 1952 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 58 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 69 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 88 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 57 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 100 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF1 57 km 0
Jun 22, 1973 EF1 34 km 0
Jun 11, 1973 EF1 34 km 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 59 km 0
Jun 9, 1965 EF1 60 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF1 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.8 in

Peru has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.2").

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