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Weather & Climate in Baldwinsville, NY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baldwinsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 389 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 389 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,424/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1597°N, 76.3385°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Onondaga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
11 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 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Apr 23, 2023 | New York | M3.6 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York | M3.3 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2001 | 6 km W of Bath, New York | M3.2 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Jul 31, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York | M3.2 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada | M3.0 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 4 km N of Kingston, Canada | M2.6 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1 km W of Adams Center, New York | M2.6 | 82 km | 6 km |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York | M2.6 | 54 km | 7 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | New York | M2.5 | 132 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
122 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 23 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF3 | 75 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 8 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 86 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 23 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 2, 1969 | EF3 | 34 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF2 | 69 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2014 | EF2 | 60 km | 2.5 mi | 4 |
| Aug 21, 2011 | EF2 | 38 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | 82 km | 7.4 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2009 | EF2 | 58 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF2 | 85 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1990 | EF2 | 85 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1990 | EF2 | 62 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1989 | EF2 | 87 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 18, 1977 | EF2 | 64 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 48 km | 1.4 mi | 1 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 64 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | EF1 | 69 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | EF1 | 62 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2024 | EF1 | 100 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | DRY MARSH | 1,018 | 39 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in |
Baldwinsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").