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Silver Springs, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Wyoming County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
569 Population 587/sq mi density
$43,958 Median Income $32,409 per capita
$88,800 Home Value $159,741 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
466 Violent Crime/100K 3,935 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,958 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,800 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
466 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,405 ft (428 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density587/sq mi
Coordinates42.6601°N, 78.0845°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWyoming County County
Nearest AirportFrederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.3 / 100
Community Resilience83.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 138 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 61 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 131 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 67 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 139 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 71 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 116 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 118 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 82 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 23 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 122 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 57 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 97 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 88 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 7 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 117 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 137 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 95 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 21 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

110 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 23 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 55 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 21 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 17 km 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 30, 1987 EF2 63 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 97 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF2 36 km 0
Aug 23, 1971 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 6, 1968 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 7, 1961 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 6, 2024 EF1 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOHAWK POOL (507 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 MOHAWK POOL 507 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in

Silver Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.0").

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