Waverly, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Chemung County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
4,337
Population
1,902/sq mi density
$51,327
Median Income
$41,728 per capita
$132,400
Home Value
$172,464 Zillow
$921
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,327 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,400 home value, $921/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Waverly experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 35.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 897 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0127°N, 76.5400°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chemung County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Waverly has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.8").