Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York and the fifth most populous city in the state.
It is the economic and educational hub of Central New York, a region with over a million inhabitants. Syracuse is also well-provided with convention sites, with a downtown convention complex and, directly west of the city, the Empire Expo Center, which hosts the annual Great New York State Fair. Syracuse was named after the original Syracuse, (Siracusa in Italian) a city on the eastern coast of the Italian island of Sicily.
The city has functioned as a major crossroads over the last two centuries, first between the Erie Canal and its branch canals, then of the railway network. Today, Syracuse is located by the intersection of Interstates 81 and 90, and its airport is the largest in the region. Syracuse is home to Syracuse University, a major research university, as well as several smaller colleges and professional schools.
Syracuse enjoys a four season climate with marked seasonal changes in a region of rolling hills, flat plains, and many lakes and streams. Syracuse University boasts a large domed facility lending host to its nationally awarded basketball, football and lacrosse programs, as well as many entertainment activities. Downtown Syracuse was once known as Central New York States primary commercial center, and is the areas center for entertainment and cultural activities. In downtown, you will see old architecture demonstrated in many buildings, fine old churches and other structures. It is an important industrial and commercial center, and boasts an excellent education network and cultural and recreational opportunities to rival any major city.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $82,500
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 138,068. Syracuse covers 25.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 390 feet above sea level. Area code: 315
Weather
Syracuse, NY climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 14.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Syracuse is 40.05 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is September with an average rainfall of 4.15 Inches.
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