Slaterville Springs, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
179 Population 688/sq mi density
$77,917 Median Income $35,077 per capita
$928 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$77,917 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Slaterville Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 62.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density688/sq mi
Coordinates42.3973°N, 76.3444°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTompkins County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 62.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood
Good Days %97.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0421 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.9 / 100
Community Resilience83.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 139 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 147 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 86 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 97 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 115 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

142 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 60 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 90 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 40 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 49 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 47 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 89 km 1
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 73 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 88 km 4
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 50 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 38 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 50 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 66 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 96 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 45 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 49 km 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DRY MARSH 1,018 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.7 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in
April 44°F (6°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in

Slaterville Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.7").

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