Argyle, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Washington County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
498 Population 1,556/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $23,572 per capita
$163,500 Home Value $275,948 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 47.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,500 home value, $688/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Argyle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,556/sq mi
Coordinates43.2363°N, 73.4907°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 75.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.26"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.95"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.2 / 100
Community Resilience71.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 143 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 118 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 100 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 140 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 140 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 138 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 142 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 89 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 142 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 13 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 90 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 87 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 141 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 134 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 89 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 77 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 55 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 149 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 140 km
Jul 23, 1996 15 km NNE of Saranac Lake, New York M2.8 142 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 2 254 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

125 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 165 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 96 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 91 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 73 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 42 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 58 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 62 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 21 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 38 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 32 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 1, 1966 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 80 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 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in

Argyle has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.0").

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