Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Newark Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 957 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-4°C)
July Average
70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
261 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
957 ft (292 m)
Area
1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density
1,161/sq mi
Coordinates
42.2229°N, 76.1868°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Tioga County County
Nearest Airport
Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 23 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Jun)3.98"
Driest Month (Feb)2.36"
Air Quality
AQI Median
36.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
48.1 / 100
Community Resilience
73.0 / 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
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
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
132 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2001
6 km W of Bath, New York
M3.2
100 km
0 km
Jun 10, 2025
10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania
M2.8
84 km
8 km
Apr 11, 2007
6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York
M2.6
138 km
7 km
Jan 25, 1999
New York
M2.5
148 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
282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
158 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 66 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998
EF3
68 km
26.0 mi
2
May 31, 1998
EF3
96 km
5.0 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF3
17 km
62.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
46 km
15.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
38 km
2.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1969
EF3
96 km
17.5 mi
0
Aug 30, 1955
EF3
62 km
1.0 mi
0
Jun 13, 2018
EF2
70 km
5.2 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
79 km
6.7 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
96 km
2.5 mi
4
Apr 28, 2011
EF2
50 km
7.4 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF2
43 km
0.9 mi
0
Jul 23, 2010
EF2
91 km
25.7 mi
0
May 16, 2009
EF2
60 km
5.7 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF2
65 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 18, 1991
EF2
73 km
4.0 mi
0
Aug 28, 1990
EF2
64 km
2.5 mi
0
Oct 14, 1989
EF2
46 km
2.0 mi
2
Aug 28, 1988
EF2
73 km
1.5 mi
0
Sep 18, 1977
EF2
78 km
2.0 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
96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-4°C)
2.4 in
February
24°F (-5°C)
2.4 in
Coldest, Driest
March
33°F (0°C)
2.8 in
April
44°F (7°C)
3.4 in
May
55°F (13°C)
3.5 in
June
64°F (18°C)
4.0 in
Wettest
July
70°F (21°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
67°F (19°C)
3.4 in
September
59°F (15°C)
3.7 in
October
48°F (9°C)
3.2 in
November
38°F (4°C)
3.4 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
3.0 in
Newark Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.4").
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