Preston-Potter Hollow, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Greene County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
426 Population 42/sq mi density
$118,467 Median Income $56,799 per capita
$219,400 Home Value $390,464 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$118,467 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$219,400 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Preston-Potter Hollow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 94.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,294 ft (394 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates42.4330°N, 74.2288°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreene County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 94.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.47"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.4 / 100
Community Resilience74.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 43 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 122 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 19 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 107 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 21 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 18 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 146 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 19 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 24 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 30 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 30 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 18 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 19 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 32 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 123 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 21 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 18 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 257 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 132 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

163 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 217 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 71 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 51 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 66 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 43 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 66 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 90 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 44 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 71 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 88 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 100 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROOSA GAP (2,747 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 79 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 84 km
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 94 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 65 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.5 in

Preston-Potter Hollow has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.5").

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