Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fabius has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average
44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average
19°F (-7°C)
July Average
67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days
246 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,276 ft (389 m)
Area
0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density
856/sq mi
Coordinates
42.8347°N, 75.9848°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Madison County County
Nearest Airport
Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) 20 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall48.1"
27% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep)4.37"
Driest Month (Feb)2.52"
Air Quality
AQI Median
36.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
59.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
28.2 / 100
Community Resilience
85.6 / 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
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Avalanche
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
8 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
109 km
5 km
Apr 23, 2023
New York
M3.6
114 km
9 km
Jun 29, 2024
14 km W of Ellisburg, New York
M3.3
102 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2001
6 km W of Bath, New York
M3.2
128 km
0 km
Jul 31, 1997
0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York
M3.2
101 km
5 km
Feb 27, 2008
2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York
M2.7
133 km
6 km
Apr 14, 2023
1 km W of Adams Center, New York
M2.6
114 km
6 km
Apr 11, 2007
6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York
M2.6
97 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
282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
151 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 50 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023
EF3
80 km
16.0 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF3
80 km
5.0 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF3
86 km
62.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
64 km
20.0 mi
1
May 2, 1983
EF3
51 km
3.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
87 km
3.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1969
EF3
61 km
17.5 mi
0
Aug 30, 1955
EF3
95 km
1.0 mi
0
Jul 16, 2024
EF2
58 km
5.3 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
33 km
2.5 mi
4
Aug 21, 2011
EF2
70 km
7.9 mi
0
Apr 28, 2011
EF2
36 km
7.4 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF2
94 km
0.9 mi
0
May 16, 2009
EF2
13 km
5.7 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF2
40 km
1.0 mi
0
Aug 28, 1990
EF2
81 km
2.5 mi
0
Jul 23, 1990
EF2
47 km
17.0 mi
0
Oct 14, 1989
EF2
41 km
2.0 mi
2
Sep 18, 1977
EF2
23 km
2.0 mi
0
Jun 16, 1976
EF2
81 km
0.1 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
65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
19°F (-7°C)
2.9 in
Coldest
February
22°F (-6°C)
2.5 in
Driest
March
31°F (-0°C)
3.0 in
April
43°F (6°C)
3.5 in
May
55°F (13°C)
3.8 in
June
63°F (17°C)
4.1 in
July
67°F (20°C)
3.6 in
Warmest
August
67°F (19°C)
3.5 in
September
59°F (15°C)
4.4 in
Wettest
October
48°F (9°C)
3.5 in
November
38°F (3°C)
3.8 in
December
27°F (-3°C)
3.5 in
Fabius has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").
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