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Weather & Climate in Silver Creek, NY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Silver Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 593 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 593 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5412°N, 79.1690°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chautauqua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jan 26, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.9 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York | M3.8 | 47 km | 6 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.8 | 131 km | 13 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2001 | 6 km W of Bath, New York | M3.2 | 147 km | 0 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada | M3.1 | 141 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada | M3.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 3 km NW of Amherst, New York | M3.0 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2004 | 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York | M2.9 | 25 km | 6 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 4 km SSE of Attica, New York | M2.9 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada | M2.8 | 87 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York | M2.7 | 73 km | 6 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York | M2.7 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York | M2.6 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada | M2.6 | 97 km | 4 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Barker, New York | M2.5 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Dec 17, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania | M2.5 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | New York | M2.5 | 110 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
120 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 51 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 31, 1985 | EF4 | 94 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 99 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 57 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 57 km | 28.0 mi | 2 |
| Aug 19, 1970 | EF3 | 28 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1969 | EF3 | 69 km | 84.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1967 | EF3 | 43 km | 11.4 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1961 | EF3 | 68 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | EF2 | 26 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | EF2 | 69 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF2 | 84 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 2017 | EF2 | 34 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 14, 2011 | EF2 | 23 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 14, 2011 | EF2 | 44 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2010 | EF2 | 44 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2010 | EF2 | 44 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF2 | 89 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 79 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1997 | EF2 | 91 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1994 | EF2 | 36 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MOHAWK POOL (507 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | MOHAWK POOL | 507 | 90 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Silver Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.0").