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New Windsor, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
8,427
Population
2,241/sq mi density
$85,755
Median Income
$45,669 per capita
$324,300
Home Value
$428,757 Zillow
$1,579
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,448
Violent Crime/100K
3,052 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$85,755 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$324,300 home value, $1,579/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,448 violent crimes/100K (281% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
New Windsor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4698°N, 74.0318°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | New York Stewart International (SWF) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.0 / 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)
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 | — | 108 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in |
New Windsor has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").