Pearl River, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Rockland County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
16,282
Population
2,398/sq mi density
$146,574
Median Income
$64,382 per capita
$567,800
Home Value
$723,775 Zillow
$2,058
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$146,574 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$567,800 home value, $2,058/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pearl River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 280 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0616°N, 74.0078°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rockland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0417 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | 82 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Pearl River has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").