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Au Sable Forks, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Clinton County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
559
Population
225/sq mi density
$53,352
Median Income
$33,609 per capita
$168,800
Home Value
$195,073 Zillow
$867
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
2,328 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,352 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, $867/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Au Sable Forks has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 104.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 795 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4547°N, 73.6709°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clinton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Plattsburgh International (PBG) 17 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 | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in |
Au Sable Forks has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 15°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").