Fort Plain, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Montgomery County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,274
Population
1,684/sq mi density
$37,600
Median Income
$26,269 per capita
$78,700
Home Value
$181,789 Zillow
$746
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$37,600 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,700 home value, $746/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Plain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 53.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 346 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,684/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9327°N, 74.6268°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albert S Nader Regional (ONH) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in |
Fort Plain has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").