Sharon Springs, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Montgomery County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
635 Population 347/sq mi density
$50,865 Median Income $27,531 per capita
$117,000 Home Value $234,969 Zillow
$1,165 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$50,865 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,000 home value, $1,165/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sharon Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 53.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,272 ft (388 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density347/sq mi
Coordinates42.7930°N, 74.6128°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportAlbert S Nader Regional (ONH)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 53.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.26"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.15"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.5 / 100
Community Resilience71.4 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 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 19 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 132 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 111 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 48 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 97 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 46 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 48 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 113 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 48 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 149 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 44 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 44 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 44 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 49 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 49 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 23 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 46 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 48 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 1 179 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

160 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 144 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 8 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 35 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 70 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 49 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 60 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 87 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 34 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 87 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 83 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 82 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 57 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITEHOUSE (607 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.1 in
April 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.1 in

Sharon Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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