Ruby, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Greene County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
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
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$101,588 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$280,600 home value, $1,125/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 67.7 inches. The area receives 85.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 363 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0143°N, 74.0094°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greene County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.8 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
Ruby has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (4.0").