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Altona, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Clinton County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
603
Population
353/sq mi density
$21,629
Median Income
$10,471 per capita
$95,000
Home Value
$132,122 Zillow
$1,013
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
2,328 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$21,629 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $1,013/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Altona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 107.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 647 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8901°N, 73.6596°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clinton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Plattsburgh International (PBG) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in |
Altona has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.5").