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Weather & Climate in Sodus, NY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sodus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 104.9 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 447 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 447 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2371°N, 77.0628°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York | M3.8 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Apr 23, 2023 | New York | M3.6 | 109 km | 9 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York | M3.3 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York | M3.2 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2001 | 6 km W of Bath, New York | M3.2 | 103 km | 0 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada | M3.0 | 95 km | 18 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 3 km NW of Amherst, New York | M3.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 4 km SSE of Attica, New York | M2.9 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York | M2.7 | 125 km | 6 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York | M2.7 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 4 km N of Kingston, Canada | M2.6 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York | M2.6 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1 km W of Adams Center, New York | M2.6 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York | M2.6 | 13 km | 7 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Barker, New York | M2.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | New York | M2.5 | 85 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
58 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 13 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 62 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 37 km | 20.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 2, 1969 | EF3 | 40 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2011 | EF2 | 29 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1990 | EF2 | 84 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | EF1 | 86 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2021 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 2018 | EF1 | 59 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2014 | EF1 | 90 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2007 | EF1 | 70 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2003 | EF1 | 18 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2002 | EF1 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 1996 | EF1 | 40 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1996 | EF1 | 63 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1994 | EF1 | 41 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1993 | EF1 | 94 km | 4.2 mi | 2 |
| Aug 24, 1993 | EF1 | 75 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1993 | EF1 | 80 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1991 | EF1 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 1991 | EF1 | 81 km | 0.5 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 | 38 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Sodus has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").