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South Glens Falls, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Washington County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,739 Population 2,749/sq mi density
$57,865 Median Income $40,262 per capita
$189,800 Home Value $292,754 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
172 Violent Crime/100K 2,328 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,865 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
South Glens Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density2,749/sq mi
Coordinates43.2944°N, 73.6336°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.2 / 100
Community Resilience71.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 136 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 113 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 88 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 133 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 149 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 145 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 89 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 135 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 0 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 86 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 89 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 134 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 122 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 64 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 89 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 55 km
Jul 23, 1996 15 km NNE of Saranac Lake, New York M2.8 133 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 83 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
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 267 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 169 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

109 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 165 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 89 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 99 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 70 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 43 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 59 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 74 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 8 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 44 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 45 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 94 km 0
Mar 1, 1966 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 92 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.3 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in

South Glens Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").

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