Watkins Glen, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Schuyler County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,712
Population
1,097/sq mi density
$46,279
Median Income
$39,140 per capita
$200,000
Home Value
$243,673 Zillow
$793
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,279 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $793/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Watkins Glen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 41.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 455 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,097/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3805°N, 76.8670°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Schuyler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Watkins Glen has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.0").