Fishers Island, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Washington County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

53 Population 13/sq mi density

$51,964 Median Income $35,883 per capita

53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$51,964 median income, 6.7% unemployment

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

4.2 / 5.0

39.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fishers Island experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.5°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Area	4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	41.2677°N, 71.9928°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Washington County County
Nearest Airport	Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"

13% above US avg

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0453 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	6.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	64.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.2 / 100
Community Resilience	97.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 9, 2019.

Oct 2, 1994	6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.7	122 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	123 km
Jun 16, 2000	5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts	M3.3	115 km
Jan 12, 2015	0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut	M3.3	54 km
Mar 22, 1996	2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island	M3.1	78 km
Apr 9, 2019	63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York	M3.0	97 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	135 km
Mar 10, 1992	2 km SW of Napeague, New York	M2.8	32 km
Oct 13, 1999	2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts	M2.7	150 km
Oct 11, 1990	5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts	M2.7	139 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	140 km
Aug 14, 2014	6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut	M2.7	43 km
Jan 13, 2015	2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut	M2.6	54 km
Apr 22, 1996	3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts	M2.6	90 km
Aug 22, 2000	2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York	M2.6	138 km
Jun 7, 2002	3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts	M2.5	106 km
Jan 23, 1990	3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts	M2.5	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Henri	Category 1	224 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	227 km
1996	Edouard	Category 1	273 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	34 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	97 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

125 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 640 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989	EF4	77 km	0
Oct 3, 1979	EF4	88 km	3
Jul 29, 1971	EF3	94 km	0
May 24, 1962	EF3	99 km	1
May 10, 1954	EF3	83 km	0
Aug 21, 1951	EF3	55 km	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF2	69 km	0
Aug 8, 1999	EF2	53 km	0
Jul 10, 1989	EF2	83 km	0
Aug 7, 1986	EF2	72 km	0
Jul 5, 1984	EF2	91 km	0
Sep 18, 1973	EF2	84 km	0
Sep 6, 1973	EF2	74 km	0
Aug 31, 1973	EF2	80 km	0
Aug 28, 1970	EF2	98 km	0
Aug 19, 1965	EF2	88 km	0
Oct 12, 1962	EF2	96 km	0
Sep 7, 1958	EF2	75 km	0
Oct 24, 1955	EF2	92 km	0
Aug 20, 1951	EF2	70 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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	—	106 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRESCENT BOW FIRE (1,068 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	CRESCENT BOW FIRE	1,068	82 km
2008	NOMANS AERIAL RX	546	99 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	4.1 in
February	31°F (-1°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
March	38°F (3°C)	4.3 in
April	46°F (8°C)	4.2 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.5 in
July	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	4.0 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
November	46°F (8°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
December	36°F (2°C)	4.3 in

Fishers Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (3.2").

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