Wellsville, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Steuben County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
4,846
Population
2,002/sq mi density
$51,005
Median Income
$29,392 per capita
$88,100
Home Value
$128,771 Zillow
$635
Median Rent
37.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,005 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,100 home value, $635/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 54.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,507 ft (459 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,002/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1207°N, 77.9457°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Steuben County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradford Regional (BFD) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0396 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.04 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.14 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Wellsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.6").