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Weather & Climate in Owego, NY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Owego 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 812 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 | 812 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,499/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1046°N, 76.2622°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Tioga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2001 | 6 km W of Bath, New York | M3.2 | 97 km | 0 km |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York | M2.6 | 147 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 | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
166 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 75 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF3 | 57 km | 26.0 mi | 2 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 10 km | 62.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 36 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 25 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1955 | EF3 | 60 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF2 | 98 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2018 | EF2 | 56 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2014 | EF2 | 64 km | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | 64 km | 7.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF2 | 37 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 2010 | EF2 | 88 km | 25.7 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2009 | EF2 | 75 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF2 | 79 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1991 | EF2 | 71 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1990 | EF2 | 67 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1989 | EF2 | 60 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Aug 28, 1988 | EF2 | 62 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 1984 | EF2 | 92 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF2 | 100 km | 9.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1977 | EF2 | 93 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in |
Owego has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").