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West Elmira, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Chemung County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
4,691
Population
1,543/sq mi density
$107,359
Median Income
$51,968 per capita
$192,900
Home Value
$119,688 Zillow
$1,435
Median Rent
21.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
278
Violent Crime/100K
3,347 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$107,359 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,900 home value, $1,435/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
278 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.0% bachelor's degree or higher
West Elmira experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 41.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 987 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0877°N, 76.8433°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chemung County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
West Elmira has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (1.9").