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Jefferson County, NY (shown in white) has 1,267.92 mi² of land area and 588.63 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 239.5' to a high of 1,699.5', with a weighted average of 450.2' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 10.5°F to average highs around 80.3°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 46.3°F. Average annual precipation is 44". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 4B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Jefferson County is 117,043 with 45,586 households. These households are spread across 41 unique municipalties (not all shown).