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Potsdam, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
8,507
Population
1,729/sq mi density
$32,061
Median Income
$21,053 per capita
$144,200
Home Value
$169,165 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
43.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
191
Violent Crime/100K
3,949 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$32,061 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$144,200 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Potsdam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,729/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6708°N, 74.9835°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Massena International-Richards Field (MSS) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in |
Potsdam has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.1").