Kensington, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Bronx County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,462
Population
5,848/sq mi density
$217,679
Median Income
$103,248 per capita
$1,413,500
Home Value
$1,423,154 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$217,679 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$1,413,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kensington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 133 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7931°N, 73.7222°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bronx County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
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 Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.0 / 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)
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 | - | 52 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in |
Kensington has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.9").