Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Slaterville Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,158 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average
45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average
22°F (-6°C)
July Average
67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days
246 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,158 ft (353 m)
Area
0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density
688/sq mi
Coordinates
42.3973°N, 76.3444°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Tompkins County County
Nearest Airport
Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 9 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall41.7"
10% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun)3.94"
Driest Month (Feb)2.20"
Air Quality
AQI Median
36.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
73.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
30.9 / 100
Community Resilience
83.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Avalanche
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6 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
Jun 29, 2024
14 km W of Ellisburg, New York
M3.3
147 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2001
6 km W of Bath, New York
M3.2
86 km
0 km
Jun 10, 2025
10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania
M2.8
97 km
8 km
Apr 11, 2007
6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York
M2.6
115 km
7 km
Jan 25, 1999
New York
M2.5
129 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
297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
142 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 60 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998
EF3
90 km
26.0 mi
2
May 31, 1998
EF3
40 km
62.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
93 km
3.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
49 km
15.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
47 km
2.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
89 km
20.0 mi
1
Jun 2, 1969
EF3
73 km
17.5 mi
0
Aug 30, 1955
EF3
48 km
1.0 mi
0
Jun 13, 2018
EF2
81 km
5.2 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
88 km
2.5 mi
4
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
95 km
6.7 mi
0
Aug 21, 2011
EF2
83 km
7.9 mi
0
Apr 28, 2011
EF2
50 km
7.4 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF2
38 km
0.9 mi
0
May 16, 2009
EF2
50 km
5.7 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF2
66 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 18, 1991
EF2
96 km
4.0 mi
0
Aug 28, 1990
EF2
45 km
2.5 mi
0
Oct 14, 1989
EF2
49 km
2.0 mi
2
Aug 28, 1988
EF2
95 km
1.5 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
73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
22°F (-6°C)
2.2 in
Coldest
February
24°F (-5°C)
2.2 in
Driest
March
33°F (0°C)
2.7 in
April
44°F (7°C)
3.3 in
May
56°F (13°C)
3.4 in
June
64°F (18°C)
3.9 in
Wettest
July
67°F (20°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
67°F (19°C)
3.4 in
September
60°F (15°C)
3.8 in
October
49°F (9°C)
3.3 in
November
39°F (4°C)
3.3 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
2.8 in
Slaterville Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").
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