Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cleveland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 151.3 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 436 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average
45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average
20°F (-7°C)
July Average
68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days
246 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
436 ft (133 m)
Area
1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density
681/sq mi
Coordinates
43.2400°N, 75.8842°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Oneida County County
Nearest Airport
Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) 14 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall49.9"
31% above US avg
Snowfall151.3"
Wettest Month (Nov)4.41"
Driest Month (Feb)2.76"
Air Quality
AQI Median
36.0
Rating
Good
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
119 km
5 km
Apr 23, 2023
New York
M3.6
70 km
9 km
Jun 29, 2024
14 km W of Ellisburg, New York
M3.3
64 km
5 km
Jul 31, 1997
0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York
M3.2
60 km
5 km
Oct 13, 1997
18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York
M3.0
145 km
4 km
Feb 27, 2008
2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York
M2.7
138 km
6 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
70 km
6 km
Apr 11, 2007
6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York
M2.6
88 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
293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
123 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 22 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023
EF3
39 km
16.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
49 km
3.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
34 km
3.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
60 km
20.0 mi
1
Jun 2, 1969
EF3
71 km
17.5 mi
0
Jul 16, 2024
EF2
32 km
5.3 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
34 km
2.5 mi
4
Aug 21, 2011
EF2
76 km
7.9 mi
0
Apr 28, 2011
EF2
77 km
7.4 mi
0
May 16, 2009
EF2
57 km
5.7 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF2
73 km
1.0 mi
0
Jul 23, 1990
EF2
28 km
17.0 mi
0
Oct 14, 1989
EF2
83 km
2.0 mi
2
Sep 18, 1977
EF2
48 km
2.0 mi
0
Jun 16, 1976
EF2
94 km
0.1 mi
0
Jul 16, 2024
EF1
21 km
1.4 mi
1
Jul 16, 2024
EF1
95 km
4.1 mi
0
Jul 16, 2024
EF1
26 km
6.5 mi
0
Jul 16, 2024
EF1
73 km
0.7 mi
0
Jul 15, 2024
EF1
65 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
76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
20°F (-7°C)
3.2 in
Coldest
February
23°F (-5°C)
2.8 in
Driest
March
32°F (-0°C)
3.1 in
April
44°F (7°C)
3.6 in
May
56°F (13°C)
3.6 in
June
64°F (18°C)
3.9 in
July
68°F (20°C)
3.6 in
Warmest
August
68°F (20°C)
3.9 in
September
61°F (16°C)
4.3 in
October
50°F (10°C)
3.7 in
November
40°F (4°C)
4.4 in
Wettest
December
28°F (-2°C)
3.9 in
Cleveland has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").
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