Saugerties, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,877
Population
2,178/sq mi density
$45,213
Median Income
$32,575 per capita
$314,500
Home Value
$472,691 Zillow
$1,131
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,213 median income, 8.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$314,500 home value, $1,131/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Saugerties 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 | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0742°N, 73.9419°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very 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 |
Saugerties 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").