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Weather & Climate in Caledonia, NY

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Caledonia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 648 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation648 ft (198 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density1,044/sq mi
Coordinates42.9755°N, 77.8571°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLivingston County County
Nearest AirportFrederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 51.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.3 / 100
Community Resilience83.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 123 km 13 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 77 km 6 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 95 km 18 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 150 km 5 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 80 km 0 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 136 km 18 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 122 km 5 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 79 km 5 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 124 km 18 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 86 km 5 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 87 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 102 km 6 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 36 km 5 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 122 km 7 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 58 km 6 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 82 km 8 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 65 km 5 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 40 km 5 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 82 km 7 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 136 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

84 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 90 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 94 km 17.5 mi 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 91 km 11.4 mi 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 92 km 3.2 mi 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 55 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 86 km 6.1 mi 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 88 km 7.9 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 75 km 6.5 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 41 km 15.0 mi 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 76 km 3.5 mi 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 96 km 2.5 mi 0
Jul 30, 1987 EF2 75 km 1.5 mi 0
May 2, 1972 EF2 61 km 12.0 mi 0
Aug 23, 1971 EF2 69 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 7, 1961 EF2 89 km 7.8 mi 0
Sep 6, 2024 EF1 97 km 6.0 mi 0
Aug 5, 2024 EF1 85 km 1.4 mi 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF1 74 km 2.8 mi 0
Sep 19, 2022 EF1 49 km 1.9 mi 0
Sep 12, 2021 EF1 38 km 0.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 acres, 2010).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2010 DRY MARSH 1,018 90 km
1994 MOHAWK POOL 507 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Caledonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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