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Johnstown, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Fulton County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
8,153
Population
1,691/sq mi density
$62,333
Median Income
$34,473 per capita
$147,000
Home Value
$187,895 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
159
Violent Crime/100K
1,683 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,333 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,000 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnstown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0073°N, 74.3751°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fulton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in |
Johnstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").