Shortsville, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Ontario County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,806
Population
2,867/sq mi density
$86,154
Median Income
$44,569 per capita
$129,500
Home Value
$257,408 Zillow
$873
Median Rent
22.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,154 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,500 home value, $873/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Shortsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 56.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 625 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,867/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9556°N, 77.2226°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ontario County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in |
Shortsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.8").