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Yorkshire, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Wyoming County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,042 Population 563/sq mi density
$25,370 Median Income $20,094 per capita
$737 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 1,875 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$25,370 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Yorkshire has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density563/sq mi
Coordinates42.5234°N, 78.4755°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWyoming County County
Nearest AirportBuffalo Niagara International (BUF)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.3 / 100
Community Resilience83.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 139 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 45 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 91 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 140 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 60 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 132 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 134 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 56 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 39 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 110 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 57 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 102 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 33 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 101 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 124 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 102 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 56 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 150 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

120 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 40 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 81 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 37 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 20 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 35 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 16 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 40 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 78 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 36 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 61 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 30, 1987 EF2 50 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF2 23 km 0
Aug 23, 1971 EF2 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOHAWK POOL (507 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 MOHAWK POOL 507 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.4 in

Yorkshire has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").

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