Akwesasne, New York
Akwesasne is a community of 4,089 people in Franklin County, New York.
Why visit Akwesasne
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 9 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute, Seaway International Bridge and Akwesasne Mohawk Casino.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 6°F.
Weather in Akwesasne
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
Things to do2
Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute
School · 4.2 mi
Aboriginal-owned and controlled post-secondary institution in Quebec, Canada
Seaway International Bridge
Bridge · 4.2 mi
Bridge over the St. Lawrence River between Canada and the United States
Museums and landmarks2
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
873 State Route 37, Bombay
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes9
Maple Steak & Ale
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
873 New York 37, Hogansburg
Th 17:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 17:00-21:00
The Tavern
Bar and pub · American · 1.2 mi
873 State Route 37, Hogansburg
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Akwesasne Mohawk School
School · 4.6 mi
28 Akwasesne International Road
Map of Akwesasne
23 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 6°F | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 7°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 19°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 32°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 53°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 58°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 56°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 37°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 27°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 16°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Massena Intl Ap (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-24: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-07-22: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Massena International Airport (MSS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Fort Covington 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Massena 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Brasher Falls 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Brushton 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Winthrop 13 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Norfolk 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Malone 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Norwood 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Potsdam 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Waddington 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Photo credits
- Seaway Internatl Bridge, User:P199, CC BY-SA 4.0
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