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Round Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
956 Population 854/sq mi density
$95,263 Median Income $49,901 per capita
$314,200 Home Value $408,755 Zillow
$1,655 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,175 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,263 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$314,200 home value, $1,655/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Round Lake 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

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density854/sq mi
Coordinates42.9377°N, 73.7957°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRensselaer County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 59.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.9 / 100
Community Resilience87.1 / 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)

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 80 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 119 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 141 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 144 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 123 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 149 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 48 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 42 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 46 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 48 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 48 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 94 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 95 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 43 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 37 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 37 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 48 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 47 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 54 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 46 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 2 261 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 141 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

136 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 201 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 87 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 61 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 65 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 35 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 3 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 77 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 17 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 35 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 91 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 98 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 72 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 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.8 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in

Round Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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