Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chittenango experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 127.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 / among the cleanest air in the country. 86% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 520 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-4°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Geography
Elevation
520 ft (158 m)
Area
2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density
1,950/sq mi
Coordinates
43.0461°N, 75.8748°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Oneida County County
Nearest Airport
Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) 13 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall127.8"
Wettest Month (Oct)3.89"
Driest Month (Feb)2.46"
Air Quality
AQI Median
27.0
Rating
Good
Good Days %
86.0%
Unhealthy Days
0
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
86.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
56.2 / 100
Community Resilience
91.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very High
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
9 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
108 km
5 km
Apr 23, 2023
New York
M3.6
92 km
9 km
Jun 29, 2024
14 km W of Ellisburg, New York
M3.3
83 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2001
6 km W of Bath, New York
M3.2
147 km
0 km
Jul 31, 1997
0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York
M3.2
76 km
5 km
Feb 27, 2008
2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York
M2.7
129 km
6 km
Aug 11, 2007
4 km N of Kingston, Canada
M2.6
145 km
4 km
Apr 14, 2023
1 km W of Adams Center, New York
M2.6
91 km
6 km
Apr 11, 2007
6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York
M2.6
94 km
7 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
283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
132 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 25 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023
EF3
55 km
16.0 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF3
85 km
5.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
63 km
3.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
62 km
20.0 mi
1
May 2, 1983
EF3
40 km
3.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1969
EF3
67 km
17.5 mi
0
Jul 16, 2024
EF2
36 km
5.3 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
20 km
2.5 mi
4
Aug 21, 2011
EF2
74 km
7.9 mi
0
Apr 28, 2011
EF2
56 km
7.4 mi
0
May 16, 2009
EF2
35 km
5.7 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF2
52 km
1.0 mi
0
Jul 23, 1990
EF2
26 km
17.0 mi
0
Oct 14, 1989
EF2
61 km
2.0 mi
2
Sep 18, 1977
EF2
28 km
2.0 mi
0
Jun 16, 1976
EF2
81 km
0.1 mi
0
Jul 16, 2024
EF1
10 km
1.4 mi
1
Jul 16, 2024
EF1
38 km
6.5 mi
0
Jul 16, 2024
EF1
78 km
0.7 mi
0
Jul 15, 2024
EF1
44 km
8.7 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
72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-4°C)
2.6 in
Coldest
February
26°F (-4°C)
2.5 in
Driest
March
34°F (1°C)
3.0 in
April
46°F (8°C)
3.5 in
May
58°F (15°C)
3.4 in
June
67°F (19°C)
3.6 in
July
72°F (22°C)
3.9 in
Warmest
August
70°F (21°C)
3.7 in
September
63°F (17°C)
3.4 in
October
51°F (11°C)
3.9 in
Wettest
November
41°F (5°C)
3.2 in
December
30°F (-1°C)
3.3 in
Chittenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").