Mount Kisco, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Westchester County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
10,782 Population 3,547/sq mi density
$93,057 Median Income $51,593 per capita
$485,800 Home Value $707,049 Zillow
$1,656 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$93,057 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$485,800 home value, $1,656/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Kisco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 39.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation340 ft (104 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density3,547/sq mi
Coordinates41.2017°N, 73.7283°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWestchester County County
Nearest AirportNew York Stewart International (SWF)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 39.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.53"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.7%
Unhealthy Days6

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0418 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.4 / 100
Community Resilience77.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
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 M4.8 103 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 103 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 125 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 133 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 107 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 19 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 47 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 76 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 102 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 103 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 140 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 33 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 9 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 104 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 87 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 50 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 26 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 95 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 100 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 104 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 2 163 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 76 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

218 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 290 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 72 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 69 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 69 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 64 km 1
May 15, 2018 EF2 33 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 19 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 84 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 25 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 5, 1984 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 20, 1981 EF2 91 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 - 69 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 33 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 47 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 75 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 74 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 74 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 83 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 90 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 34 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 31 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in

Mount Kisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.5").

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