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Galway, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Fulton County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
187
Population
719/sq mi density
$73,438
Median Income
$30,462 per capita
$215,400
Home Value
$260,882 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
149
Violent Crime/100K
2,707 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
149 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Galway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in |
Galway has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.6").