Waddington, NY
Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,003
Population
460/sq mi density
$69,375
Median Income
$37,302 per capita
$195,800
Home Value
$185,842 Zillow
$718
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,800 home value, $718/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Waddington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 77.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 288 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 460/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8613°N, 75.1972°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | St. Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ogdensburg International (OGS) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in |
Waddington has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (2.1").