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Fort Plain, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Montgomery County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,274
Population
1,684/sq mi density
$37,600
Median Income
$26,269 per capita
$78,700
Home Value
$165,645 Zillow
$746
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
185
Violent Crime/100K
2,503 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$37,600 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,700 home value, $746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2 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 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.4").