Amsterdam, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schenectady County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,162 Population 3,094/sq mi density
$50,193 Median Income $29,230 per capita
$119,800 Home Value $247,238 Zillow
$955 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
109 Violent Crime/100K 1,347 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,193 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 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. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation412 ft (126 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density3,094/sq mi
Coordinates42.9416°N, 74.1906°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySchenectady County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 59.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.35"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.4 / 100
Community Resilience88.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 53 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 112 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 146 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 122 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 42 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 60 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 38 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 42 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 145 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 89 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 42 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 114 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 35 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 30 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 30 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 42 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 31 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 42 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 38 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 287 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 163 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

140 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 178 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 30 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 86 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 14 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 34 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 30 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 11 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 84 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 87 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 89 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 52 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in

Amsterdam has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.4").

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