Niagara Falls Facts and Information

Niagara Falls

State: New York

Country: United States

Niagara Falls by the Numbers:

Population: 55,593

Elevation: 500 feet

Average Annual Rainfall: 35 inches

Average Annual Snowfall: 5 inches

Average January Temperature: 30 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 76 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Agriculture, Tourism

Ethnic Mix: British Isles origin 28%, French origin 23%, other European 15%, Amerindian 2%, Arab 6%, mixed background 26%

Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs

Time Zone: EST

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 716 (1 and the area code must be dialed even for local calls)

Did You Know?

Niagara Falls is famous as the honeymoon capital of North America. Or it used to be until airfare to Hawaii fell within reach of nearly any newlyweds, whether on the east coast or the west.

Orientation:

Niagara Falls is located in the northeast portion of the United States, sharing its border with Ontario, Canada. It is 16 miles north of Buffalo, and just minutes from Lake Erie.