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Skaneateles, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Seneca County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,533
Population
1,784/sq mi density
$114,355
Median Income
$93,549 per capita
$595,100
Home Value
$218,905 Zillow
$907
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
805
Violent Crime/100K
3,982 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,355 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$595,100 home value, $907/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
805 violent crimes/100K (112% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Skaneateles 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 48.5 inches. The area receives 117.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 875 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,784/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9473°N, 76.4285°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Seneca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.8 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in |
Skaneateles has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.2").