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Wells, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Fulton County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
597
Population
77/sq mi density
$78,047
Median Income
$30,546 per capita
$252,900
Home Value
$278,707 Zillow
$763
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
256
Violent Crime/100K
4,442 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$78,047 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$252,900 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wells has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 992 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3917°N, 74.3000°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fulton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.8 in |
Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.9").