Weather & Climate in Scottsville, NY

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Scottsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 102.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 550 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	49.5°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	550 ft (168 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density	2,245/sq mi
Coordinates	43.0223°N, 77.7534°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Monroe County County
Nearest Airport	Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.1"

8% below US avg

Snowfall 102.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.46"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	43.5 / 100
Community Resilience	94.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Nov 26, 1999	14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada	M3.8	126 km	13 km
Feb 6, 2023	1 km NE of West Seneca, New York	M3.8	86 km	6 km
Dec 25, 1998	23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada	M3.6	91 km	18 km
Jun 29, 2024	14 km W of Ellisburg, New York	M3.3	140 km	5 km
Feb 3, 2001	6 km W of Bath, New York	M3.2	81 km	0 km
May 24, 2000	4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada	M3.1	139 km	18 km
May 8, 2018	14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada	M3.0	125 km	5 km
May 25, 1995	3 km NW of Amherst, New York	M3.0	88 km	5 km
Nov 7, 2002	13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada	M3.0	117 km	18 km
Aug 4, 2004	30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada	M3.0	85 km	5 km
Jul 19, 2007	27 km S of Cobourg, Canada	M3.0	85 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2004	11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York	M2.9	112 km	6 km
Jun 5, 2009	4 km SSE of Attica, New York	M2.9	46 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2005	16 km NW of Virgil, Canada	M2.8	128 km	7 km
Mar 8, 2008	5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York	M2.7	67 km	6 km
Dec 21, 2009	10 km NNE of Olcott, New York	M2.7	86 km	8 km
Mar 29, 2020	11 km N of Lyndonville, New York	M2.6	67 km	5 km
Mar 15, 2022	5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York	M2.6	49 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2007	6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York	M2.6	72 km	7 km
Sep 20, 2009	20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada	M2.6	143 km	4 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

82 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 12 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 2, 1983	EF3	94 km	20.0 mi	1
Aug 19, 1970	EF3	100 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 1969	EF3	86 km	17.5 mi	0
Jul 28, 2022	EF2	65 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 2017	EF2	95 km	6.1 mi	0
Aug 21, 2011	EF2	79 km	7.9 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	83 km	6.5 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	51 km	15.0 mi	0
Sep 3, 1993	EF2	83 km	3.5 mi	0
Aug 28, 1990	EF2	93 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 30, 1987	EF2	84 km	1.5 mi	0
May 2, 1972	EF2	70 km	12.0 mi	0
Aug 23, 1971	EF2	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 7, 1961	EF2	97 km	7.8 mi	0
Aug 5, 2024	EF1	94 km	1.4 mi	0
Jul 10, 2024	EF1	83 km	2.8 mi	0
Sep 19, 2022	EF1	51 km	1.9 mi	0
Sep 12, 2021	EF1	40 km	0.8 mi	0
May 3, 2018	EF1	60 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 20, 2017	EF1	78 km	4.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 acres, 2010).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2010	DRY MARSH	1,018	82 km
1994	MOHAWK POOL	507	55 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	2.0 in
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	2.3 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	3.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
October	50°F (10°C)	2.7 in
November	40°F (4°C)	2.9 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	2.6 in

Scottsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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