Three Mile Bay, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Jefferson County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
40 Population 143/sq mi density
$34,875 Median Income $18,675 per capita
$202,500 Home Value $272,912 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$34,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$202,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Three Mile Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 116.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates44.0849°N, 76.1975°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportWatertown International (ART)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 116.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood
Good Days %97.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0397 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.3 / 100
Community Resilience62.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 142 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 28 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 42 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 84 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 99 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 142 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 103 km
Sep 4, 2004 3 km S of Massena, New York M2.9 138 km
Jul 14, 2021 8 km WNW of Massena, New York M2.8 137 km
Mar 20, 2008 12 km S of Osgoode, Canada M2.8 115 km
Mar 14, 2021 19 km SW of Winchester, Canada M2.7 110 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SSW of Massena, New York M2.7 136 km
Mar 21, 2018 9 km NNW of Saint Regis Falls, New York M2.7 147 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 31 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 29 km
May 31, 2019 6 km NNW of Saint Regis Falls, New York M2.6 147 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 105 km
Oct 6, 2017 9 km SSE of Nepean, Canada M2.5 137 km
Mar 17, 2004 12 km SSW of Osgoode, Canada M2.5 116 km
May 10, 2022 southern Ontario, Canada M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

39 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 14 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 89 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 95 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 15, 1986 EF2 55 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF1 62 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF1 97 km 0
Jun 3, 2021 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF1 60 km 0
Aug 1, 2005 EF1 57 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF1 88 km 0
Jul 13, 1986 EF1 87 km 0
Aug 28, 1983 EF1 40 km 0
Sep 8, 1981 EF1 87 km 0
Aug 7, 1972 EF1 88 km 0
Jul 12, 1969 EF1 82 km 0
Sep 9, 1960 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 29, 1960 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 1, 1959 EF1 33 km 0
Aug 10, 1958 EF1 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.1 in

Three Mile Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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