Watertown, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
24,574
Population
2,721/sq mi density
$49,692
Median Income
$32,174 per capita
$149,800
Home Value
$205,731 Zillow
$933
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
628
Violent Crime/100K
4,074 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$49,692 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,800 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
628 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Watertown 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.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
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
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) | 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 |
Watertown 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").