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Fort Montgomery, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Putnam County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,198 Population 1,195/sq mi density
$80,946 Median Income $49,778 per capita
$347,200 Home Value $452,937 Zillow
$1,473 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
224 Violent Crime/100K 785 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,946 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$347,200 home value, $1,473/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Montgomery 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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. 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 36.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation635 ft (194 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density1,195/sq mi
Coordinates41.3429°N, 73.9872°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportNew York Stewart International (SWF)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0402 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 97 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 97 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 128 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 137 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 113 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 125 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 141 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 137 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 46 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 55 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 69 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 97 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 95 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 137 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 37 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 149 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 144 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 35 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 149 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 137 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 2 190 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 101 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

229 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 309 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 91 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 45 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 82 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 81 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 93 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 31 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 88 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 53 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 81 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 99 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 96 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 20 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 98 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 32 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 49 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 49 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 48 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 65 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 16 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 20 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.7 in

Fort Montgomery has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.1").

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