Brinckerhoff, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Putnam County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,688
Population
1,527/sq mi density
$96,444
Median Income
$50,973 per capita
$355,900
Home Value
$560,043 Zillow
$1,817
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$96,444 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$355,900 home value, $1,817/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Brinckerhoff 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 57.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,527/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5535°N, 73.8629°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 7 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0402 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 105 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in |
Brinckerhoff has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").