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Roessleville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Albany County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
11,327 Population 2,811/sq mi density
$87,022 Median Income $45,439 per capita
$249,100 Home Value $312,118 Zillow
$1,362 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
813 Violent Crime/100K 3,943 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,022 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$249,100 home value, $1,362/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
813 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Roessleville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation268 ft (82 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density2,811/sq mi
Coordinates42.6969°N, 73.7955°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAlbany County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 59.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0406 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience91.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

21 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 73 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 144 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 130 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 135 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 104 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 29 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 68 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 28 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 29 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 29 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 120 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 120 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 24 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 27 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 24 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 29 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 28 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 47 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 143 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 29 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 2 245 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 121 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

157 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 203 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 63 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 62 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 44 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 35 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 50 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 13 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 34 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 99 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 18 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 45 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 55 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 30, 1976 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Roessleville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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