Cambridge, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Bennington County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
2,341
Population
1,353/sq mi density
$73,805
Median Income
$36,559 per capita
$184,200
Home Value
$268,112 Zillow
$1,063
Median Rent
43.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,805 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,200 home value, $1,063/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cambridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0280°N, 73.3813°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bennington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0399 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in |
Cambridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.9").