Tupper Lake, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
3,072
Population
1,470/sq mi density
$54,613
Median Income
$34,008 per capita
$106,300
Home Value
$317,171 Zillow
$633
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,613 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, $633/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Tupper Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 104.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,548 ft (472 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2298°N, 74.4619°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Adirondack Regional (SLK) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in |
Tupper Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").