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Cold Spring, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Putnam County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,868 Population 3,166/sq mi density
$116,635 Median Income $72,465 per capita
$590,600 Home Value $690,612 Zillow
$1,734 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
300 Violent Crime/100K 1,710 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$116,635 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$590,600 home value, $1,734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
300 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cold Spring experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation117 ft (36 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density3,166/sq mi
Coordinates41.4192°N, 73.9547°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportNew York Stewart International (SWF)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0402 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 105 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 147 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 105 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 121 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 129 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 132 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 122 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 129 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 133 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 63 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 50 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 78 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 129 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 105 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 103 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 46 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 141 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 136 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 39 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 193 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 106 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

227 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 325 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 97 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 88 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 77 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 91 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 24 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 81 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 45 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 89 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 99 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 28 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 39 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 46 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 44 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 44 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 60 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 24 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 29 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.7 in

Cold Spring has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.1").

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