White Lake CDP (Oneida County), NY

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3.2 /5.0
B Good
66 Population 32/sq mi density
$72,917 Median Income $40,632 per capita
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$72,917 median income, 15.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
White Lake CDP (Oneida County) has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 164.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,441 ft (439 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates43.5428°N, 75.1481°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLewis County County
Nearest AirportGriffiss International (RME)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 164.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.97"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.7 / 100
Community Resilience83.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 108 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 85 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 136 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 79 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 96 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 20 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 143 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 137 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 125 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 137 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 134 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 96 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 92 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 137 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 85 km
Jul 23, 1996 15 km NNE of Saranac Lake, New York M2.8 135 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 131 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 128 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 129 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

109 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 33 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 94 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 31 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 99 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 19 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 73 km 4
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 15, 1986 EF2 89 km 1
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 78 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 72 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 63 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 28 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 26 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 43 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 55 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF1 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 4.0 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 4.2 in
April 40°F (4°C) 4.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 6.1 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 5.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 5.3 in

White Lake CDP (Oneida County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (4.0").

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