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Hurley, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Ulster County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,420 Population 623/sq mi density
$87,750 Median Income $54,855 per capita
$327,100 Home Value $399,139 Zillow
$1,115 Median Rent 40.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 2,835 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,750 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$327,100 home value, $1,115/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hurley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation242 ft (74 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density623/sq mi
Coordinates41.9102°N, 74.0622°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyUlster County County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 59.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.2 / 100
Community Resilience80.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 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 M4.8 147 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 95 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 147 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 105 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 74 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 77 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 74 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 102 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 118 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 122 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 147 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 145 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 74 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 100 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 86 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 81 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 91 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 86 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 74 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 144 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 2 220 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 105 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

181 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 284 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 61 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 78 km 4
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 42 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 72 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 33 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 79 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 13 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 80 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 147 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 80 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 84 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 42 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 27 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 35 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 26 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 74 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 81 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in

Hurley has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").

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