Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Candor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°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 889 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average
45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days
261 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
889 ft (271 m)
Area
0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density
1,995/sq mi
Coordinates
42.2284°N, 76.3367°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Tioga County County
Nearest Airport
Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 19 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Jun)3.98"
Driest Month (Jan)2.24"
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
5 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
143 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2001
6 km W of Bath, New York
M3.2
88 km
0 km
Jun 10, 2025
10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania
M2.8
79 km
8 km
Apr 11, 2007
6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York
M2.6
132 km
7 km
Jan 25, 1999
New York
M2.5
136 km
3 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
294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
148 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 62 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998
EF3
72 km
26.0 mi
2
May 31, 1998
EF3
23 km
62.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
30 km
2.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
36 km
15.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1969
EF3
91 km
17.5 mi
0
Aug 30, 1955
EF3
49 km
1.0 mi
0
Jun 13, 2018
EF2
64 km
5.2 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
76 km
6.7 mi
0
Apr 28, 2011
EF2
59 km
7.4 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF2
30 km
0.9 mi
0
May 16, 2009
EF2
65 km
5.7 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF2
75 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 18, 1991
EF2
83 km
4.0 mi
0
Aug 28, 1990
EF2
53 km
2.5 mi
0
Oct 14, 1989
EF2
56 km
2.0 mi
2
Aug 28, 1988
EF2
77 km
1.5 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF2
98 km
9.8 mi
0
Sep 18, 1977
EF2
85 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 14, 1974
EF2
92 km
12.8 mi
0
Sep 19, 1954
EF2
46 km
1.0 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
90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
2.2 in
Coldest, Driest
February
24°F (-5°C)
2.2 in
March
33°F (0°C)
2.7 in
April
44°F (7°C)
3.3 in
May
55°F (13°C)
3.5 in
June
64°F (18°C)
4.0 in
Wettest
July
68°F (20°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
67°F (19°C)
3.4 in
September
59°F (15°C)
3.6 in
October
48°F (9°C)
3.2 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.4 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
2.9 in
Candor has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.2").
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