Chateaugay, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
798
Population
739/sq mi density
$78,750
Median Income
$37,587 per capita
$122,100
Home Value
$63,886 Zillow
$865
Median Rent
35.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,100 home value, $865/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chateaugay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 98.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 933 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 739/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9266°N, 74.0804°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Plattsburgh International (PBG) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in |
Chateaugay has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.0").