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Weather & Climate in Wayland, NY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wayland 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 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,363 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 | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,363 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,608/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5628°N, 77.5959°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Livingston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
17 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 | 103 km | 6 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada | M3.6 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Feb 3, 2001 | 6 km W of Bath, New York | M3.2 | 29 km | 0 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 3 km NW of Amherst, New York | M3.0 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada | M3.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2004 | 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York | M2.9 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 4 km SSE of Attica, New York | M2.9 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Mar 8, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York | M2.7 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York | M2.7 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.6 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York | M2.6 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York | M2.6 | 99 km | 7 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Barker, New York | M2.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | New York | M2.5 | 28 km | 3 km |
| Feb 13, 2014 | 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York | M2.5 | 136 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
105 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 16 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 21, 2003 | EF3 | 77 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 96 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1969 | EF3 | 88 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1967 | EF3 | 90 km | 11.4 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1961 | EF3 | 97 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1955 | EF3 | 61 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | EF2 | 60 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2011 | EF2 | 87 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF2 | 85 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF2 | 50 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 57 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1993 | EF2 | 46 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1990 | EF2 | 60 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF2 | 71 km | 9.8 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1972 | EF2 | 78 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 23, 1971 | EF2 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1962 | EF2 | 95 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | EF1 | 67 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | EF1 | 91 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | EF1 | 2 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | DRY MARSH | 1,018 | 83 km |
| 2009 | WOODRUFF | 757 | 88 km |
| 1994 | MOHAWK POOL | 507 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in |
Wayland has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.8").