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Altamont, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Schenectady County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,767
Population
1,391/sq mi density
$105,455
Median Income
$51,094 per capita
$306,700
Home Value
$400,080 Zillow
$1,263
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
873
Violent Crime/100K
3,825 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,455 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$306,700 home value, $1,263/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
873 violent crimes/100K (130% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Altamont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 445 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7053°N, 74.0336°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Schenectady County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in |
Altamont has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").