Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

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4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
8,449 Population 4,267/sq mi density
$181,528 Median Income $99,640 per capita
$872,500 Home Value $968,871 Zillow
$1,999 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$181,528 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$872,500 home value, $1,999/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hastings-on-Hudson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation219 ft (67 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density4,267/sq mi
Coordinates40.9880°N, 73.8812°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBronx County County
Nearest AirportLaguardia (LGA)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 32.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %67.2%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0422 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)21.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.44 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.27 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.7 / 100
Community Resilience6.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 81 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 80 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 112 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 80 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 27 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 21 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 56 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 80 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 80 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 14 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 26 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 123 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 64 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 23 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 73 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 52 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 78 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 82 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 36 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 2 161 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 65 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

209 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 287 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 93 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 87 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 56 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 97 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 9 km 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 80 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 69 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 30 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 41 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 89 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 86 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 89 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 35 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 81 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Hastings-on-Hudson has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.3").

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