Poestenkill, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
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
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
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
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Poestenkill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 52.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
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
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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in |
Poestenkill has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.4").