Stillwater, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,876
Population
1,489/sq mi density
$80,234
Median Income
$43,069 per capita
$243,800
Home Value
$475,239 Zillow
$1,018
Median Rent
23.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$80,234 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$243,800 home value, $1,018/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Stillwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 63.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9465°N, 73.6393°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rensselaer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in |
Stillwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").