Firthcliffe, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
5,268
Population
1,774/sq mi density
$98,801
Median Income
$46,795 per capita
$345,700
Home Value
$428,757 Zillow
$1,730
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$98,801 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$345,700 home value, $1,730/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Firthcliffe 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. 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 28.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 202 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,774/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4420°N, 74.0331°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | New York Stewart International (SWF) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | - | 106 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.6 in |
Firthcliffe has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.0").