Plattsburgh, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Grand Isle County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

19,878 Population 3,702/sq mi density

$53,962 Median Income $33,030 per capita

$189,600 Home Value $238,663 Zillow

$964 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent

45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr

186 Violent Crime/100K 1,255 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$53,962 median income, 2.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$189,600 home value, $964/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

186 violent crimes/100K

Education

4.1 / 5.0

38.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Plattsburgh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	45.3°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	160 ft (49 m)
Area	6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density	3,702/sq mi
Coordinates	44.6920°N, 73.4583°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Grand Isle County County
Nearest Airport	Plattsburgh International (PBG) 3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"

19% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.66"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	1.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	99.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002	8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York	M5.3	28 km
May 17, 1991	7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada	M4.4	116 km
Oct 31, 1999	7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada	M4.2	145 km
Oct 10, 2012	7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada	M3.9	119 km
Jul 30, 1993	1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada	M3.9	82 km
Mar 16, 2011	6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada	M3.9	133 km
Nov 16, 1993	5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada	M3.8	55 km
Oct 6, 2000	1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada	M3.8	66 km
Jun 16, 1995	8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire	M3.8	131 km
Jul 5, 1991	7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada	M3.8	69 km
Apr 20, 2000	7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York	M3.8	104 km
Nov 6, 2012	Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada	M3.7	137 km
Jan 9, 2006	2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada	M3.7	50 km
Apr 20, 2002	5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York	M3.7	29 km
Sep 12, 1995	8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada	M3.7	127 km
Apr 8, 2003	17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York	M3.7	70 km
Feb 28, 2010	5 km NNW of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada	M3.4	139 km
Jan 13, 2020	5 km SW of Franklin, Canada	M3.4	52 km
Aug 20, 1995	4 km S of Chambly, Canada	M3.3	81 km
Jun 9, 1998	3 km N of Dannemora, New York	M3.3	22 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

32 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983	EF2	30 km	0
Aug 3, 1970	EF2	24 km	0
Jul 4, 1963	EF2	31 km	0
May 20, 1962	EF2	53 km	0
Jun 13, 1961	EF2	39 km	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF2	45 km	0
Jun 18, 1957	EF2	58 km	0
Sep 19, 1954	EF2	100 km	0
May 6, 1952	EF2	59 km	0
Jul 18, 2022	EF1	69 km	0
Mar 26, 2021	EF1	78 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF1	83 km	0
Jul 18, 2008	EF1	50 km	0
Aug 6, 1989	EF1	93 km	0
Jul 26, 1986	EF1	64 km	0
Jun 22, 1973	EF1	38 km	0
Jun 11, 1973	EF1	30 km	0
Jul 19, 1972	EF1	49 km	0
Jun 9, 1965	EF1	69 km	0
May 20, 1962	EF1	87 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2018	FLAT ROCK FIRE	658	24 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	19°F (-7°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	29°F (-2°C)	1.7 in
April	42°F (6°C)	2.3 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
July	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
September	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
October	49°F (9°C)	2.7 in
November	38°F (3°C)	2.6 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	1.8 in

Plattsburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.2").

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