Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lisle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 86.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,061 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-5°C)
July Average
69°F (21°C)
Geography
Elevation
1,061 ft (323 m)
Area
0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density
274/sq mi
Coordinates
42.3491°N, 76.0055°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Cortland County County
Nearest Airport
Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 25 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall86.5"
Wettest Month (Aug)4.44"
Driest Month (Feb)2.27"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
51.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
37.2 / 100
Community Resilience
86.7 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
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
113 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2001
6 km W of Bath, New York
M3.2
114 km
0 km
Jun 10, 2025
10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania
M2.8
103 km
8 km
Feb 27, 2008
2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York
M2.7
140 km
6 km
Apr 11, 2007
6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York
M2.6
134 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
269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
162 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 66 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998
EF3
81 km
26.0 mi
2
May 31, 1998
EF3
77 km
5.0 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF3
33 km
62.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
58 km
2.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
66 km
15.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1969
EF3
92 km
17.5 mi
0
Aug 30, 1955
EF3
75 km
1.0 mi
0
Jun 13, 2018
EF2
90 km
5.2 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
97 km
6.7 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
77 km
2.5 mi
4
Apr 28, 2011
EF2
30 km
7.4 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF2
60 km
0.9 mi
0
Jul 23, 2010
EF2
92 km
25.7 mi
0
May 16, 2009
EF2
43 km
5.7 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF2
45 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 18, 1991
EF2
75 km
4.0 mi
0
Aug 28, 1990
EF2
73 km
2.5 mi
0
Jul 23, 1990
EF2
94 km
17.0 mi
0
Oct 14, 1989
EF2
26 km
2.0 mi
2
Aug 28, 1988
EF2
87 km
1.5 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
93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-5°C)
2.6 in
Coldest
February
24°F (-4°C)
2.3 in
Driest
March
32°F (-0°C)
3.1 in
April
45°F (7°C)
3.5 in
May
56°F (13°C)
3.5 in
June
64°F (18°C)
4.4 in
July
69°F (21°C)
3.9 in
Warmest
August
68°F (20°C)
4.4 in
Wettest
September
61°F (16°C)
4.0 in
October
50°F (10°C)
3.8 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.0 in
December
29°F (-1°C)
2.9 in
Lisle has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").