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Kingston, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Dutchess County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
23,942
Population
3,201/sq mi density
$65,413
Median Income
$39,199 per capita
$277,900
Home Value
$362,462 Zillow
$1,323
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
298
Violent Crime/100K
2,180 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,413 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$277,900 home value, $1,323/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
298 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Kingston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 185 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9301°N, 73.9968°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dutchess County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0409 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| 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 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in |
Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").