Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whitney Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 950 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-5°C)
July Average
69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
246 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
950 ft (290 m)
Area
1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density
1,029/sq mi
Coordinates
42.3306°N, 75.9716°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Broome County County
Nearest Airport
Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 27 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall41.3"
9% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun)3.94"
Driest Month (Feb)2.48"
Air Quality
AQI Median
36.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
87.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
57.4 / 100
Community Resilience
80.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Relatively Low
Avalanche
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
5 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
111 km
5 km
Feb 3, 2001
6 km W of Bath, New York
M3.2
117 km
0 km
Jun 10, 2025
10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania
M2.8
103 km
8 km
Feb 27, 2008
2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York
M2.7
138 km
6 km
Apr 11, 2007
6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York
M2.6
137 km
7 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
266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
162 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 64 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998
EF3
79 km
26.0 mi
2
May 31, 1998
EF3
33 km
62.0 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF3
75 km
5.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
67 km
15.0 mi
0
May 2, 1983
EF3
59 km
2.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1969
EF3
95 km
17.5 mi
0
Aug 30, 1955
EF3
78 km
1.0 mi
0
Jun 13, 2018
EF2
90 km
5.2 mi
0
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
78 km
2.5 mi
4
Jul 8, 2014
EF2
96 km
6.7 mi
0
Apr 28, 2011
EF2
29 km
7.4 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF2
62 km
0.9 mi
0
Jul 23, 2010
EF2
89 km
25.7 mi
0
May 16, 2009
EF2
45 km
5.7 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF2
44 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 18, 1991
EF2
71 km
4.0 mi
0
Aug 28, 1990
EF2
76 km
2.5 mi
0
Jul 23, 1990
EF2
95 km
17.0 mi
0
Oct 14, 1989
EF2
25 km
2.0 mi
2
Aug 28, 1988
EF2
85 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
96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-5°C)
2.6 in
February
24°F (-5°C)
2.5 in
Coldest, Driest
March
33°F (0°C)
3.0 in
April
44°F (7°C)
3.5 in
May
56°F (13°C)
3.7 in
June
64°F (18°C)
3.9 in
Wettest
July
69°F (21°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
August
67°F (20°C)
3.4 in
September
59°F (15°C)
3.7 in
October
49°F (9°C)
3.2 in
November
38°F (4°C)
3.5 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
3.1 in
Whitney Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").
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