South Glens Falls, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Washington County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
3,739
Population
2,749/sq mi density
$57,865
Median Income
$40,262 per capita
$189,800
Home Value
$314,544 Zillow
$1,100
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$57,865 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, $1,100/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
South Glens Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 60.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2944°N, 73.6336°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.7 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in |
South Glens Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.0").