Sherman, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
639
Population
789/sq mi density
$48,958
Median Income
$30,792 per capita
$107,400
Home Value
$171,146 Zillow
$543
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,958 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,400 home value, $543/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sherman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 224.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,550 ft (472 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 789/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1592°N, 79.5943°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chautauqua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Sherman has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.3").