Galway, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Fulton County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
187
Population
719/sq mi density
$73,438
Median Income
$30,462 per capita
$215,400
Home Value
$260,882 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,438 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$215,400 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Galway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 63.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 719/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0185°N, 74.0318°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fulton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in |
Galway has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.7").