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Germantown, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,107 Population 303/sq mi density
$86,313 Median Income $56,452 per capita
$356,300 Home Value $541,307 Zillow
$672 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 2,518 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$86,313 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$356,300 home value, $672/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Germantown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation150 ft (46 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density303/sq mi
Coordinates42.1359°N, 73.8880°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyColumbia County County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 31.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.2 / 100
Community Resilience79.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 85 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 135 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 140 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 88 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 52 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 130 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 52 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 55 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 143 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 121 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 52 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 125 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 58 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 63 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 111 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 63 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 51 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 52 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 145 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 74 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 2 217 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 94 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

201 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 577 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 38 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 93 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 50 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 94 km 3
May 31, 1998 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 14 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 91 km 1
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 93 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 73 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 10 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 33 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 74 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 36 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROOSA GAP (2,747 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 71 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 56 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 63 km
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 89 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 50 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.3 in

Germantown has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.5").

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