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Kiamesha Lake, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Sullivan County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
348
Population
341/sq mi density
$75,357
Median Income
$39,618 per capita
$111,400
Home Value
$214,095 Zillow
$1,602
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
267
Violent Crime/100K
3,396 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,357 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,400 home value, $1,602/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kiamesha Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 57.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6808°N, 74.6686°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sullivan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sullivan County International (MSV) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in |
Kiamesha Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.1").