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Paul Smiths, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
594
Population
2,285/sq mi density
40°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
191
Violent Crime/100K
3,949 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.2 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 42.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").