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Dover Plains, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Dutchess County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,077
Population
1,584/sq mi density
$62,813
Median Income
$31,846 per capita
$264,000
Home Value
$399,683 Zillow
$1,051
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,813 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$264,000 home value, $1,051/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Dover Plains experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 376 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7393°N, 73.5730°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dutchess County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0409 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| 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 | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in |
Dover Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.1").