Cairo, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Greene County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,565
Population
370/sq mi density
$54,479
Median Income
$75,016 per capita
$197,000
Home Value
$321,322 Zillow
$1,327
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,479 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$197,000 home value, $1,327/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cairo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 94.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 370/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3052°N, 74.0118°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greene County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in |
Cairo has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (3.1").