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Canajoharie, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Montgomery County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,808 Population 1,359/sq mi density
$77,375 Median Income $32,499 per capita
$110,200 Home Value $183,894 Zillow
$866 Median Rent 38.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
130 Violent Crime/100K 3,389 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,375 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,200 home value, $866/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Canajoharie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density1,359/sq mi
Coordinates42.8991°N, 74.5679°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportAlbert S Nader Regional (ONH)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.5 / 100
Community Resilience71.4 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
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 31 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 119 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 104 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 52 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 87 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 52 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 49 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 149 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 100 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 53 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 139 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 46 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 46 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 53 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 28 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 53 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 50 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

156 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 137 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 8 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 99 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 32 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 65 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 60 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 57 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 88 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 30 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 90 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 83 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 86 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 69 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 3.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.2 in

Canajoharie has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.4").

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