Fort Covington, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,053
Population
54/sq mi density
$54,545
Median Income
$26,368 per capita
$113,000
Home Value
$125,118 Zillow
$820
Median Rent
37.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,545 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,000 home value, $820/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Covington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 98.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 176 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 19.3 sq mi (50.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9758°N, 74.4999°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Massena International-Richards Field (MSS) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 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: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in |
Fort Covington has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.6").