Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Apalachin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 827 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-4°C)
July Average
70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
261 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
827 ft (252 m)
Area
1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density
721/sq mi
Coordinates
42.0638°N, 76.1568°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Tioga County County
Nearest Airport
Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 33 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Jun)3.90"
Driest Month (Feb)2.40"
Air Quality
AQI Median
36.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
48.1 / 100
Community Resilience
73.0 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
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)
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.0.
Jun 17, 1991
7 km NE of Worcester, New York
M4.0
137 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2001
6 km W of Bath, New York
M3.2
107 km
0 km
Jun 10, 2025
10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania
M2.8
70 km
8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 1.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
1985
Gloria
Category 1
86 mph
278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
167 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 82 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998
EF3
50 km
26.0 mi
2
May 31, 1998
EF3
1 km
62.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
43 km
15.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
32 km
2.0 mi
0
Aug 30, 1955
EF3
70 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 14, 2019
EF2
100 km
3.7 mi
0
Jun 13, 2018
EF2
95 km
2.9 mi
0
Jun 13, 2018
EF2
58 km
5.2 mi
0
Feb 25, 2017
EF2
96 km
12.5 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
63 km
6.7 mi
0
Apr 28, 2011
EF2
63 km
7.4 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF2
47 km
0.9 mi
0
Jul 23, 2010
EF2
79 km
25.7 mi
0
May 16, 2009
EF2
76 km
5.7 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF2
77 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 18, 1991
EF2
61 km
4.0 mi
0
Aug 28, 1990
EF2
76 km
2.5 mi
0
Oct 14, 1989
EF2
58 km
2.0 mi
2
Aug 28, 1988
EF2
55 km
1.5 mi
0
Jul 6, 1984
EF2
87 km
0.3 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 acres, 2009).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2009
PENOBSCOT
2,091
100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-4°C)
2.4 in
Coldest
February
25°F (-4°C)
2.4 in
Driest
March
34°F (1°C)
2.9 in
April
45°F (7°C)
3.4 in
May
56°F (13°C)
3.6 in
June
65°F (18°C)
3.9 in
Wettest
July
70°F (21°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
68°F (20°C)
3.4 in
September
60°F (16°C)
3.6 in
October
49°F (10°C)
3.1 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.4 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
3.0 in
Apalachin has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").
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