Laurel, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Suffolk County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,340
Population
447/sq mi density
$126,776
Median Income
$52,925 per capita
$818,600
Home Value
$1,036,056 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$126,776 median income, 9.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$818,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Laurel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 32 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9729°N, 72.5545°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Suffolk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.8 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.19 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively 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)
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 | - | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Laurel has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (3.1").