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Glens Falls, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Washington County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
14,678
Population
3,812/sq mi density
$70,089
Median Income
$38,872 per capita
$195,800
Home Value
$261,133 Zillow
$1,050
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
196
Violent Crime/100K
699 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,089 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,800 home value, $1,050/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
196 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Glens Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 345 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,812/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3112°N, 73.6453°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in |
Glens Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").