Copake, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
178
Population
145/sq mi density
$111,089
Median Income
$42,584 per capita
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,089 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Copake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 49.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 537 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1048°N, 73.5547°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in |
Copake has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.3").