Ghent, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
478
Population
293/sq mi density
$84,650
Median Income
$41,032 per capita
$330,900
Home Value
$553,552 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$84,650 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$330,900 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ghent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 380 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3235°N, 73.6194°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Ghent has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.2").