New Square, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Rockland County County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
9,712
Population
26,249/sq mi density
$28,880
Median Income
$10,882 per capita
$618,800
Home Value
$852,523 Zillow
$1,575
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$28,880 median income, 7.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$618,800 home value, $1,575/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
New Square 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 47.2 inches. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 497 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 26,249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1410°N, 74.0294°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rockland County County |
| Nearest Airport | New York Stewart International (SWF) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0417 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | - | 87 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in |
New Square has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").