Upper Brookville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,064 Population 480/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $115,726 per capita
$1,987,500 Home Value $2,790,733 Zillow
$1,806 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 5.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$1,987,500 home value, $1,806/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Upper Brookville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density480/sq mi
Coordinates40.8475°N, 73.5629°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNassau County County
Nearest AirportLaguardia (LGA)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood
Good Days %84.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.9 / 100
Community Resilience97.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

21 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 M4.8 102 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 101 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 133 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 85 km
Apr 9, 2019 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York M3.0 142 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 41 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 25 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 81 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 101 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 102 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 44 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 125 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 35 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 105 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 99 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 95 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 86 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 35 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 64 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 271 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 271 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 285 km
1991 Bob Category 2 130 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 35 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

194 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 278 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 81 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 97 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 79 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 36 km 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 24 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 64 km 0
Sep 18, 1973 EF2 23 km 0
Jun 12, 1973 EF2 94 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 - 39 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 61 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 72 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 62 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 65 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 88 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 4.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in Wettest
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Upper Brookville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.2").

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