Sanborn, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Niagara County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,466
Population
557/sq mi density
$81,620
Median Income
$38,228 per capita
$198,500
Home Value
$329,219 Zillow
$1,068
Median Rent
18.7% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$81,620 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,500 home value, $1,068/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanborn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 79.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 635 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 557/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1451°N, 78.8777°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Niagara County County |
| Nearest Airport | Niagara Falls International (IAG) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 91.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Sanborn has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").