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Hamilton, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Madison County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
4,038
Population
1,622/sq mi density
$62,000
Median Income
$22,370 per capita
$256,700
Home Value
$304,892 Zillow
$1,123
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,000 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$256,700 home value, $1,123/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hamilton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8285°N, 75.5530°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Griffiss International (RME) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in |
Hamilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.5").