Schuyler Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Otsego County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
88 Population 27/sq mi density
$39,375 Median Income $30,520 per capita
$69,300 Home Value $197,941 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Schuyler Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 85.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,337 ft (408 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates42.7786°N, 75.0335°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOtsego County County
Nearest AirportAlbert S Nader Regional (ONH)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 85.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.06"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.8 / 100
Community Resilience87.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 33 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 145 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 145 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 148 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 98 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 79 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 77 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 79 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 130 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 79 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 77 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 78 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 78 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 80 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 80 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 55 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 145 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 77 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 79 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 1 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

147 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 62 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 42 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 85 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 69 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 28 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 55 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 66 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 73 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 59 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 68 km 2
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 67 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 11 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 68 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 60 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 35°F (1°C) 3.2 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.6 in

Schuyler Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.1").

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