Larchmont, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Bronx County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
6,542 Population 5,947/sq mi density
$160,526 Median Income $120,111 per capita
$1,384,700 Home Value $1,776,924 Zillow
$1,990 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$160,526 median income, 10.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$1,384,700 home value, $1,990/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Larchmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation60 ft (18 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density5,947/sq mi
Coordinates40.9260°N, 73.7520°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBronx County County
Nearest AirportLaguardia (LGA)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 32.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.53"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %67.2%
Unhealthy Days2

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 RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.7 / 100
Community Resilience6.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 89 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 88 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 119 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 80 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 22 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 26 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 65 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 88 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 88 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 140 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 26 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 26 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 115 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 72 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 81 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 24 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 56 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 85 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 89 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 289 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 289 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 296 km
1991 Bob Category 2 148 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 53 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

199 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 287 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 87 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 90 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 64 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 91 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 97 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 19 km 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 31 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 57 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 43 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 53 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 99 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 97 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 78 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 47 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 83 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in

Larchmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.5").

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