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Upper Red Hook, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
285
Population
1,425/sq mi density
$126,042
Median Income
$39,052 per capita
$418,300
Home Value
$472,691 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
283
Violent Crime/100K
2,835 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$126,042 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$418,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Upper Red Hook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0261°N, 73.8456°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in |
Upper Red Hook has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.5").