Pine Valley, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Chemung County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
674 Population 562/sq mi density
$36,750 Median Income $19,830 per capita
$734 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$36,750 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 41.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation977 ft (298 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density562/sq mi
Coordinates42.2303°N, 76.8480°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChemung County County
Nearest AirportElmira/Corning Regional (ELM)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 41.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.0 / 100
Community Resilience86.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively 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 47 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 133 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 76 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 119 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 122 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

133 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 58 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 95 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 60 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 37 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 13 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 13 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 30 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 94 km 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 98 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 14, 1974 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 89 km
2010 DRY MARSH 1,018 84 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in

Pine Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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