Broadalbin, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Fulton County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,800 Population 1,333/sq mi density
$92,037 Median Income $43,676 per capita
$164,700 Home Value $314,516 Zillow
$896 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$92,037 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,700 home value, $896/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Broadalbin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 63.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation821 ft (250 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,333/sq mi
Coordinates43.0555°N, 74.1954°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 63.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.65"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience71.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 62 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 100 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 114 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 54 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 52 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 54 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 51 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 132 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 77 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 54 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 105 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 47 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 42 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 42 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 55 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 42 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 54 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 51 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 55 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 2 295 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 172 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

132 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 173 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 37 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 95 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 26 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 38 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 38 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 23 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 83 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 49 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 55 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 84 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 1, 1966 EF2 96 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF2 81 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 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 33°F (0°C) 3.6 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.5 in

Broadalbin has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.7").

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