Sound Beach, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Suffolk County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
7,207
Population
4,395/sq mi density
$140,797
Median Income
$51,382 per capita
$384,100
Home Value
$534,631 Zillow
$2,798
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$140,797 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$384,100 home value, $2,798/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sound Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 114 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9629°N, 72.9708°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Suffolk County County |
| Nearest Airport | John F Kennedy International (JFK) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.8 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.19 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 21 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in |
Sound Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.2").