Nassau Lake, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County
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Fair
841
Population
553/sq mi density
$271,500
Home Value
$286,665 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Nassau Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 52.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 422 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5386°N, 73.6091°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rensselaer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in |
Nassau Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.4").