Sign In Register

Ruby, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Greene County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,147 Population 675/sq mi density
$101,588 Median Income $46,673 per capita
$280,600 Home Value $346,383 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 2,835 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,588 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$280,600 home value, $1,125/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ruby experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.7 inches. The area receives 85.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation363 ft (111 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density675/sq mi
Coordinates42.0143°N, 74.0094°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreene County County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.7"
78% above US avg
Snowfall 85.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

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

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 88 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 148 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 99 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 63 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 145 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 66 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 63 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 111 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 129 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 134 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 63 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 111 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 69 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 75 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 101 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 75 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 62 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 146 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 81 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 63 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 2 220 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 101 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

181 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 287 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 52 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 66 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 30 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 90 km 1
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 79 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 63 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 21 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 77 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 22 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 72 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 92 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 96 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 39 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 46 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 34 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 86 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 93 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (4°C) 4.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in

Ruby has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").

View full weather details →