Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
East Syracuse 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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 36. The city sits at an elevation of 429 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)
Sunny Days
260 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
429 ft (131 m)
Area
1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density
1,948/sq mi
Coordinates
43.0638°N, 76.0698°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Onondaga County County
Nearest Airport
Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) 4 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall127.8"
Wettest Month (Sep)4.17"
Driest Month (Feb)2.28"
Air Quality
AQI Median
36.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
91.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
38.5 / 100
Community Resilience
89.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Very High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Very High
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Very High
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
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: M4.0.
Jun 17, 1991
7 km NE of Worcester, New York
M4.0
123 km
5 km
Apr 23, 2023
New York
M3.6
89 km
9 km
Jun 29, 2024
14 km W of Ellisburg, New York
M3.3
76 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2001
6 km W of Bath, New York
M3.2
135 km
0 km
Jul 31, 1997
0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York
M3.2
84 km
5 km
Feb 27, 2008
2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York
M2.7
145 km
6 km
Aug 11, 2007
4 km N of Kingston, Canada
M2.6
138 km
4 km
Apr 14, 2023
1 km W of Adams Center, New York
M2.6
89 km
6 km
Apr 11, 2007
6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York
M2.6
78 km
7 km
Jan 25, 1999
New York
M2.5
150 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
298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
139 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 26 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023
EF3
63 km
16.0 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF3
99 km
5.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
26 km
3.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
73 km
3.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
46 km
20.0 mi
1
Jun 2, 1969
EF3
52 km
17.5 mi
0
Jul 16, 2024
EF2
50 km
5.3 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
36 km
2.5 mi
4
Aug 21, 2011
EF2
58 km
7.9 mi
0
Apr 28, 2011
EF2
62 km
7.4 mi
0
May 16, 2009
EF2
39 km
5.7 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF2
63 km
1.0 mi
0
Aug 28, 1990
EF2
91 km
2.5 mi
0
Jul 23, 1990
EF2
40 km
17.0 mi
0
Oct 14, 1989
EF2
67 km
2.0 mi
2
Sep 18, 1977
EF2
40 km
2.0 mi
0
Jun 16, 1976
EF2
96 km
0.1 mi
0
Jul 16, 2024
EF1
25 km
1.4 mi
1
Jul 16, 2024
EF1
48 km
6.5 mi
0
Jul 16, 2024
EF1
92 km
0.7 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
56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-4°C)
2.7 in
Coldest
February
24°F (-4°C)
2.3 in
Driest
March
34°F (1°C)
3.0 in
April
46°F (8°C)
3.4 in
May
58°F (14°C)
3.4 in
June
66°F (19°C)
3.7 in
July
72°F (22°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
69°F (21°C)
3.6 in
September
61°F (16°C)
4.2 in
Wettest
October
50°F (10°C)
3.3 in
November
40°F (4°C)
3.8 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
3.4 in
East Syracuse has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").
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