Au Sable Forks, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Clinton County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
559 Population 225/sq mi density
$53,352 Median Income $33,609 per capita
$168,800 Home Value $213,505 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,352 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, $867/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Au Sable Forks experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 63.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation795 ft (242 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density225/sq mi
Coordinates44.4547°N, 73.6709°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportPlattsburgh International (PBG)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 63.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.0 / 100
Community Resilience77.2 / 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)

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 7 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 130 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 148 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 96 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 146 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 141 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 88 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 82 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 80 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 73 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 149 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 66 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 4 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 56 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 142 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 64 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 111 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 33 km
Jul 15, 2015 15 km SSE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.3 133 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

32 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 10 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 42 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 62 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 87 km 0
May 6, 1952 EF2 30 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 51 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 63 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 22, 1973 EF1 40 km 0
Jun 11, 1973 EF1 48 km 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 74 km 0
Jun 9, 1965 EF1 54 km 0
Jul 18, 1961 EF1 59 km 0
Oct 16, 1958 EF1 7 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.8 in

Au Sable Forks has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.2").

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