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Weather & Climate in Bath, NY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bath experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°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 1,101 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,101 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,765/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3361°N, 77.3169°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Steuben County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York | M3.8 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Feb 3, 2001 | 6 km W of Bath, New York | M3.2 | 6 km | 0 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 3 km NW of Amherst, New York | M3.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 4 km SSE of Attica, New York | M2.9 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Mar 8, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York | M2.7 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York | M2.6 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York | M2.6 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | New York | M2.5 | 62 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
114 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 25 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 21, 2003 | EF3 | 69 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 63 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 75 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1969 | EF3 | 89 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1955 | EF3 | 33 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | EF2 | 89 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF2 | 89 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2018 | EF2 | 86 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2011 | EF2 | 92 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF2 | 54 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF2 | 66 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 89 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1993 | EF2 | 58 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1990 | EF2 | 41 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF2 | 47 km | 9.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1962 | EF2 | 86 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | EF1 | 74 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF1 | 88 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | EF1 | 36 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2021 | EF1 | 46 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | BULL RUN | 2,003 | 86 km |
| 2010 | DRY MARSH | 1,018 | 85 km |
| 2009 | WOODRUFF | 757 | 64 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in |
Bath has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.8").