Lattingtown, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,948 Population 519/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $157,562 per capita
$1,615,800 Home Value $1,172,798 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$1,615,800 home value, $3,501/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lattingtown 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 47.7 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

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

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density519/sq mi
Coordinates40.8946°N, 73.5953°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNassau County County
Nearest AirportLaguardia (LGA)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood
Good Days %84.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.9 / 100
Community Resilience97.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

22 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 M4.8 101 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 100 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 149 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 131 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 86 km
Apr 9, 2019 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York M3.0 147 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 20 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 39 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 78 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 100 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 100 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 127 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 40 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 29 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 105 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 84 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 34 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 59 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 93 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 97 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 1 276 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 277 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 291 km
1991 Bob Category 2 135 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 41 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

198 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 278 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 79 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 92 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 97 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 95 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 86 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 94 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 30 km 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 28 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 20, 1981 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 18, 1973 EF2 28 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 - 43 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 55 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 67 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 64 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 59 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 90 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in Wettest
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in

Lattingtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.2").

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