Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Little Meadows experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 37.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average
26°F (-3°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,033 ft (315 m)
Area
0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density
89/sq mi
Coordinates
41.9890°N, 76.1277°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Bradford County County
Nearest Airport
Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 39 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall37.8"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.06"
Driest Month (Feb)2.44"
Air Quality
AQI Median
40.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
73.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
37.8 / 100
Community Resilience
67.0 / 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
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively High
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
3 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
139 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2001
6 km W of Bath, New York
M3.2
112 km
0 km
Jun 10, 2025
10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania
M2.8
65 km
8 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
275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
175 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 80 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998
EF3
42 km
26.0 mi
2
May 31, 1998
EF3
9 km
62.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
33 km
2.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
46 km
15.0 mi
0
Aug 30, 1955
EF3
76 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 14, 2019
EF2
92 km
3.7 mi
0
Jun 13, 2018
EF2
55 km
5.2 mi
0
Jun 13, 2018
EF2
86 km
2.9 mi
0
Feb 25, 2017
EF2
87 km
12.5 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
57 km
6.7 mi
0
Apr 28, 2011
EF2
69 km
7.4 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF2
52 km
0.9 mi
0
Jul 23, 2010
EF2
72 km
25.7 mi
0
May 16, 2009
EF2
84 km
5.7 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF2
83 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 18, 1991
EF2
55 km
4.0 mi
0
Aug 28, 1990
EF2
83 km
2.5 mi
0
Oct 14, 1989
EF2
64 km
2.0 mi
2
Aug 28, 1988
EF2
47 km
1.5 mi
0
Jul 6, 1984
EF2
79 km
0.3 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 acres, 2009).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2009
PENOBSCOT
2,091
91 km
2004
CRYSTAL LAKE
1,838
95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
26°F (-3°C)
2.5 in
February
24°F (-5°C)
2.4 in
Coldest, Driest
March
33°F (0°C)
2.9 in
April
44°F (6°C)
3.5 in
May
55°F (13°C)
3.7 in
June
63°F (17°C)
4.1 in
Wettest
July
72°F (22°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
67°F (19°C)
3.4 in
September
59°F (15°C)
3.6 in
October
49°F (9°C)
3.2 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.4 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
3.0 in
Little Meadows has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").