Niskayuna, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Albany County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
20,774
Population
1,749/sq mi density
$128,346
Median Income
$60,623 per capita
$326,600
Home Value
$313,246 Zillow
$1,528
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$128,346 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$326,600 home value, $1,528/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Niskayuna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 450 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8049°N, 73.8874°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Albany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0406 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in |
Niskayuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.3").