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West Danby, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
246 Population 180/sq mi density
$28,766 Median Income $17,395 per capita
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
278 Violent Crime/100K 3,347 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,766 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
278 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.3% bachelor's degree or higher
West Danby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,048 ft (319 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates42.3245°N, 76.5334°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTompkins County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0421 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.9 / 100
Community Resilience83.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 71 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 86 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 139 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 117 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

138 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 60 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 88 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 42 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 35 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 36 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 94 km 1
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 76 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 21 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 67 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 34 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 66 km 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 92 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DRY MARSH 1,018 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in
March 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in
April 44°F (6°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in

West Danby has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.1").

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