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Poestenkill, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
828
Population
141/sq mi density
$94,891
Median Income
$52,455 per capita
$247,900
Home Value
$362,996 Zillow
$1,053
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
701
Violent Crime/100K
4,368 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,891 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$247,900 home value, $1,053/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
701 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Poestenkill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 612 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6942°N, 73.5532°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rensselaer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in |
Poestenkill has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").