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Weather & Climate in Westernville, NY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Westernville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 563 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 563 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3054°N, 75.3855°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Oneida County County |
| Nearest Airport | Griffiss International (RME) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
24 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 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York | M3.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 2023 | New York | M3.6 | 80 km | 9 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York | M3.3 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York | M3.2 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M3.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York | M3.1 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Jul 24, 2007 | 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York | M3.1 | 129 km | 15 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M3.1 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Oct 13, 1997 | 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York | M3.0 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Mar 2, 1995 | 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York | M3.0 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Oct 21, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M2.9 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Sep 29, 1994 | 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York | M2.9 | 112 km | 16 km |
| Mar 22, 2009 | 9 km SW of Altamont, New York | M2.8 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York | M2.8 | 126 km | 22 km |
| Aug 25, 2011 | 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York | M2.7 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M2.7 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York | M2.7 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York | M2.7 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 4 km N of Kingston, Canada | M2.6 | 139 km | 4 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 | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
132 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 44 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 10, 1989 | EF4 | 87 km | 42.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF3 | 20 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 89 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 75 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 20 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF2 | 14 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2014 | EF2 | 41 km | 2.5 mi | 4 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | 90 km | 7.4 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2009 | EF2 | 78 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF2 | 78 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1990 | EF2 | 25 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1989 | EF2 | 95 km | 2.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 18, 1977 | EF2 | 59 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1976 | EF2 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1973 | EF2 | 98 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 97 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 40 km | 1.4 mi | 1 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 16 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 75 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 32 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in |
Westernville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").