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Sunset Bay, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
392
Population
594/sq mi density
$215,400
Home Value
$182,347 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
358
Violent Crime/100K
1,963 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
358 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunset Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 578 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 594/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5614°N, 79.1297°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chautauqua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in |
Sunset Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").