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Montauk, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Washington County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
4,073
Population
220/sq mi density
$129,375
Median Income
$86,607 per capita
$1,186,400
Home Value
$1,958,052 Zillow
$2,061
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$129,375 median income, 3.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$1,186,400 home value, $2,061/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Montauk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 19.7 sq mi (51.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0475°N, 71.9464°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
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 | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Montauk has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (3.0").