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Richfield Springs, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Montgomery County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,096
Population
1,085/sq mi density
$55,417
Median Income
$29,420 per capita
$132,500
Home Value
$197,941 Zillow
$759
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
185
Violent Crime/100K
2,503 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,500 home value, $759/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Richfield Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 85.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,085/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8537°N, 74.9862°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albert S Nader Regional (ONH) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in |
Richfield Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.5").