Stamford, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schoharie County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,101 Population 828/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $28,133 per capita
$177,200 Home Value $219,949 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$177,200 home value, $793/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Stamford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 70.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,858 ft (566 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density828/sq mi
Coordinates42.4091°N, 74.6170°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySchoharie County County
Nearest AirportAlbert S Nader Regional (ONH)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 70.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.19"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.3 / 100
Community Resilience75.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 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 25 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 148 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 46 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 127 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 45 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 46 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 48 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 53 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 53 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 46 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 38 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 46 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 137 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 45 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 136 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 2 284 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

149 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 191 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 47 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 98 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 58 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 42 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 72 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 59 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 75 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 85 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 84 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 98 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 73 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 95 km 2
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 15 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROOSA GAP (2,747 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 81 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 84 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 65 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in

Stamford has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.2").

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