Chester, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
4,052
Population
1,885/sq mi density
$97,250
Median Income
$47,529 per capita
$280,600
Home Value
$537,879 Zillow
$1,649
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,250 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$280,600 home value, $1,649/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 44.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,885/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3569°N, 74.2769°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | New York Stewart International (SWF) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 117 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in |
Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.4").