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Amsterdam, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Schenectady County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,162
Population
3,094/sq mi density
$50,193
Median Income
$29,230 per capita
$119,800
Home Value
$230,143 Zillow
$955
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
225
Violent Crime/100K
1,238 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,193 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Amsterdam 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 | 412 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,094/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9416°N, 74.1906°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Schenectady County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 24 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) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in |
Amsterdam has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").