Salamanca, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Cattaraugus County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,878
Population
981/sq mi density
$39,871
Median Income
$24,195 per capita
$78,000
Home Value
$108,889 Zillow
$702
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
384
Violent Crime/100K
1,395 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$39,871 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $702/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Salamanca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 95.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 981/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1647°N, 78.7413°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cattaraugus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradford Regional (BFD) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in |
Salamanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").