Chestnut Ridge, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Rockland County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
10,464
Population
2,114/sq mi density
$113,750
Median Income
$40,804 per capita
$668,000
Home Value
$852,523 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$113,750 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$668,000 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chestnut Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0849°N, 74.0481°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rockland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0417 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | 86 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Chestnut Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").