Plattsburgh West, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Clinton County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,306
Population
687/sq mi density
$60,703
Median Income
$30,254 per capita
$55,000
Home Value
$238,663 Zillow
$903
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$60,703 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, $903/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Plattsburgh West 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. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 50.1 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 319 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 687/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6828°N, 73.5052°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clinton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Plattsburgh International (PBG) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in |
Plattsburgh West has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.2").