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Stony Point, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Westchester County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
12,694 Population 2,155/sq mi density
$122,828 Median Income $48,157 per capita
$472,600 Home Value $633,433 Zillow
$1,696 Median Rent 45.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
224 Violent Crime/100K 785 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$122,828 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$472,600 home value, $1,696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Stony Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 39.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density2,155/sq mi
Coordinates41.2294°N, 73.9976°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWestchester County County
Nearest AirportNew York Stewart International (SWF)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 39.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0418 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.4 / 100
Community Resilience77.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 87 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 87 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 138 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 150 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 101 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 116 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 150 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 39 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 42 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 60 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 87 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 86 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 150 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 24 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 30 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 149 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 126 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 150 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 80 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 72 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 2 183 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 91 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

221 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 296 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 93 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 46 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 74 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 87 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 81 km 1
May 15, 2018 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 56 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 21 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 97 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 66 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 70 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 26, 1981 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1964 LONG ISLAND, NY Meteorological 0.3 m 89 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 11 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 96 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 26 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 58 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 60 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 58 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 76 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 11 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 10 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 84 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
August 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.7 in

Stony Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").

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