Schenevus, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schoharie County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
505 Population 490/sq mi density
$65,417 Median Income $38,318 per capita
$118,500 Home Value $184,097 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,417 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,500 home value, $1,100/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Schenevus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 83.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,285 ft (392 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density490/sq mi
Coordinates42.5497°N, 74.8269°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySchoharie County County
Nearest AirportAlbert S Nader Regional (ONH)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 83.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.75"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.3 / 100
Community Resilience75.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very 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
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 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 15 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 127 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 59 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 127 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 58 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 59 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 144 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 59 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 59 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 62 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 62 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 59 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 41 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 60 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 58 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

162 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 155 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 40 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 60 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 83 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 78 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 94 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 64 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 96 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 89 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 78 km 2
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHERRYTOWN FIRE (943 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 86 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.6 in

Schenevus has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").

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