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Watertown, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
24,574
Population
2,721/sq mi density
$49,692
Median Income
$32,174 per capita
$149,800
Home Value
$190,940 Zillow
$933
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
614
Violent Crime/100K
3,534 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,692 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,800 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
614 violent crimes/100K (61% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Watertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 116.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 474 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,721/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9733°N, 75.9100°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lewis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown International (ART) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.0 in |
Watertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").