Jefferson, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Schoharie County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
150
Population
140/sq mi density
$70,781
Median Income
$35,891 per capita
$168,500
Home Value
$219,949 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,781 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,500 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 53.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,929 ft (588 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4782°N, 74.6033°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Schoharie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albert S Nader Regional (ONH) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in |
Jefferson has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.2").