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East Durham, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Greene County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
547 Population 159/sq mi density
$80,341 Median Income $29,558 per capita
49°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 2,518 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,341 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
East Durham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation685 ft (209 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density159/sq mi
Coordinates42.3657°N, 74.0925°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreene County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.4 / 100
Community Resilience74.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Avalanche Relatively 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 56 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 149 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 109 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 23 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 110 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 27 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 23 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 23 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 30 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 35 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 140 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 35 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 23 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 23 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 43 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 112 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 26 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 23 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 125 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 2 244 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 119 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

171 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 227 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 58 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 63 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 56 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 51 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 93 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 21 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 33 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 62 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 75 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROOSA GAP (2,747 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 73 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 79 km
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 86 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 61 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.1 in

East Durham has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.4").

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