Mountain Lodge Park, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,957 Population 1,322/sq mi density
$61,605 Median Income $36,024 per capita
$224,600 Home Value $508,014 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,605 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$224,600 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mountain Lodge Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density1,322/sq mi
Coordinates41.3865°N, 74.1418°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportNew York Stewart International (SWF)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.3%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.2 / 100
Community Resilience63.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

33 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 93 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 145 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 93 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 135 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 132 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 119 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 115 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 132 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 135 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 60 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 59 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 66 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 132 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 93 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 91 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 42 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 144 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 139 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 49 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 144 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 2 203 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

223 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 13 fatalities, 269 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 33 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 80 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 47 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 97 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 50 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 91 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 86 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 89 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 95 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 - 109 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 21 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 87 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 27 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 36 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 40 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 37 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 56 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 16 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 93 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 23 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 63 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.4 in

Mountain Lodge Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.4").

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