Newburgh, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
28,649
Population
7,519/sq mi density
$51,006
Median Income
$27,320 per capita
$221,100
Home Value
$404,516 Zillow
$1,363
Median Rent
36.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
984
Violent Crime/100K
1,932 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,006 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$221,100 home value, $1,363/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
984 violent crimes/100K (159% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Newburgh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 44.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 218 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,519/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5032°N, 74.0196°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 | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | - | 110 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in |
Newburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").