Paul Smiths, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
594
Population
2,285/sq mi density
40°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Paul Smiths has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 104.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,285/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4334°N, 74.2508°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Adirondack Regional (SLK) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in |
Paul Smiths has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 14°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.5").