Sign In Register

Loch Sheldrake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Sullivan County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
1,428 Population 865/sq mi density
$1,184 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
267 Violent Crime/100K 3,396 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Loch Sheldrake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. The area receives 69.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,466 ft (447 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density865/sq mi
Coordinates41.7752°N, 74.6597°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySullivan County County
Nearest AirportSullivan County International (MSV)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 69.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.0 / 100
Community Resilience56.2 / 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)

Earthquake History

30 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 M4.8 120 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 95 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 121 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 100 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 135 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 99 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 102 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 114 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 120 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 101 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 100 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 121 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 118 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 99 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 111 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 106 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 109 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 111 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 100 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 263 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

161 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 64 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 91 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 22 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 74 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 57 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 62 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 67 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 91 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 25 km 0
Jul 20, 1981 EF2 95 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF2 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 79 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 76 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 73 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 25 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 32 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 28 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 26 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 74 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 88 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 81 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 81 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 23 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in

Loch Sheldrake has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").

View full weather details →