Moriches, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Suffolk County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,407
Population
1,163/sq mi density
$78,269
Median Income
$43,757 per capita
$466,500
Home Value
$648,036 Zillow
$2,224
Median Rent
46.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$78,269 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$466,500 home value, $2,224/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Moriches experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8054°N, 72.8270°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Suffolk County County |
| Nearest Airport | John F Kennedy International (JFK) 51 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 | - | 23 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Moriches has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (3.0").