Wellsburg, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Chemung County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
471
Population
826/sq mi density
$60,694
Median Income
$31,733 per capita
$91,000
Home Value
$166,278 Zillow
$1,000
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$60,694 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 35.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 834 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 826/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0133°N, 76.7300°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chemung County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM) 16 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) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Wellsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").