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Duanesburg, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schenectady County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
145 Population 59/sq mi density
$74,853 Median Income $57,248 per capita
$231,600 Home Value $386,946 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
149 Violent Crime/100K 2,707 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,853 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$231,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
149 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Duanesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates42.7634°N, 74.1331°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySchenectady County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.4 / 100
Community Resilience88.0 / 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 No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 47 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 132 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 131 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 139 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 21 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 71 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 18 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 22 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 109 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 21 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 126 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 15 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 10 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 10 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 22 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 20 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 21 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 18 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 22 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 2 272 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

137 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 205 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 85 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 33 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 70 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 8 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 34 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 21 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 11 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 54 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 71 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 69 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 80 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.1 in

Duanesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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