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Barrytown, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
144 Population 1,108/sq mi density
$115,078 Median Income $69,444 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 2,835 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$115,078 median income, 6.6% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Barrytown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,108/sq mi
Coordinates42.0001°N, 73.9260°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyColumbia County County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 31.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.2 / 100
Community Resilience79.5 / 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 Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 93 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 141 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 146 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 92 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 65 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 146 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 69 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 65 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 107 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 128 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 135 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 65 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 110 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 72 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 77 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 97 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 77 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 65 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 139 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 86 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 2 213 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 94 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

185 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 487 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 47 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 63 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 98 km 3
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 29 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 84 km 1
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 85 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 59 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 23 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 70 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 20 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 91 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 97 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 58 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 42 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 50 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 40 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 86 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 92 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.3 in

Barrytown has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.5").

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