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Catskill, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,803
Population
1,668/sq mi density
$73,906
Median Income
$43,187 per capita
$228,700
Home Value
$312,236 Zillow
$1,072
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
407
Violent Crime/100K
2,518 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,906 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$228,700 home value, $1,072/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Catskill 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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,668/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2149°N, 73.8587°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in |
Catskill has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").