Greenwood Lake, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,022
Population
1,496/sq mi density
$80,240
Median Income
$39,863 per capita
$309,600
Home Value
$435,512 Zillow
$1,584
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$80,240 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$309,600 home value, $1,584/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenwood Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 618 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2211°N, 74.2876°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | New York Stewart International (SWF) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 110 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in |
Greenwood Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.9").