Warwick, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
6,625 Population 2,726/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $47,945 per capita
$405,700 Home Value $581,508 Zillow
$1,242 Median Rent 44.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$405,700 home value, $1,242/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Warwick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation524 ft (160 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density2,726/sq mi
Coordinates41.2552°N, 74.3547°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportNew York Stewart International (SWF)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 38.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.3%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.2 / 100
Community Resilience63.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

24 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 71 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 71 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 148 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 96 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 99 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 148 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 51 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 68 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 45 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 69 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 71 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 148 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 38 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 60 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 148 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 148 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 61 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 59 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 65 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 69 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 2 210 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 115 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

214 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 142 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 63 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 17 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 76 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 55 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 77 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 26 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 46 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 71 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 88 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 69 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 40 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 - 117 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 21 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 67 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 10 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 43 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 53 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 47 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 67 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 19 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 82 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 98 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 73 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 23 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 73 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
December 32°F (0°C) 4.5 in

Warwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.9").

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