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Matinecock, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
787 Population 295/sq mi density
$179,688 Median Income $124,910 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $1,172,798 Zillow
$2,833 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
22 Violent Crime/100K 356 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$179,688 median income, 0.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Matinecock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density295/sq mi
Coordinates40.8594°N, 73.5805°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNassau County County
Nearest AirportLaguardia (LGA)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

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

21 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
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 132 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 85 km
Apr 9, 2019 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York M3.0 144 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 40 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 23 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 80 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 100 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 100 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 42 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 126 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 33 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 106 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 98 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 93 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 85 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 63 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 102 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 1 273 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 273 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 286 km
1991 Bob Category 2 132 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 37 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 81 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 96 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 34 km 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 25 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 20, 1981 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 18, 1973 EF2 24 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 41 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 112 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 59 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 70 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 63 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 63 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 88 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 4.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Driest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Matinecock has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (3.1").

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