Cold Brook, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
191 Population 434/sq mi density
$101,500 Median Income $40,505 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $179,801 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cold Brook has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 164.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density434/sq mi
Coordinates43.2399°N, 75.0389°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportGriffiss International (RME)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 164.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %86.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 74 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 101 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 105 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 116 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 50 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 106 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 114 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 103 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 106 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 125 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 121 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 106 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 92 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 99 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 101 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 99 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 107 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 82 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 107 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 105 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 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

135 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 37 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 62 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 45 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 83 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 79 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 38 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 56 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 92 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 46 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 62 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 45 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 79 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 10 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 53 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 61 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.4 in

Cold Brook has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.4").

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