South Cairo, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
601
Population
260/sq mi density
$165,400
Home Value
$312,236 Zillow
$919
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
South Cairo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 260 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2684°N, 73.9558°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 34 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in |
South Cairo has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.6").