Greenwich, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Washington County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,606 Population 1,093/sq mi density
$78,398 Median Income $41,698 per capita
$194,500 Home Value $307,290 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$78,398 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,500 home value, $1,188/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenwich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 63.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation324 ft (99 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,093/sq mi
Coordinates43.0865°N, 73.4967°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 63.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.2 / 100
Community Resilience71.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 109 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 114 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 129 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 132 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 123 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 76 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 26 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 74 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 76 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 148 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 76 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 90 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 71 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 142 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 146 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 71 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 66 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 66 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 76 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 75 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 2 250 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 144 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

136 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 187 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 99 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 89 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 74 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 64 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 29 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 45 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 63 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 21 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 35 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 87 km 0
Mar 1, 1966 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in

Greenwich has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.4").

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