Wells, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Fulton County County
3.5
/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
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$78,047 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$252,900 home value, $763/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wells experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. The area receives 128.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
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
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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 5.3 in |
Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.6").