Sylvan Beach, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
889
Population
1,288/sq mi density
$55,268
Median Income
$42,496 per capita
$151,600
Home Value
$218,630 Zillow
$941
Median Rent
17.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,268 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,600 home value, $941/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sylvan Beach has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 151.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2067°N, 75.7214°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Oneida County County |
| Nearest Airport | Griffiss International (RME) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 27.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.0 in |
Sylvan Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.5").