Wassaic, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Dutchess County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
324
Population
900/sq mi density
$61,875
Median Income
$27,244 per capita
$134,700
Home Value
$399,683 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 27.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,700 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wassaic experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 74.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 457 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 900/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8065°N, 73.5593°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dutchess County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0409 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| 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 | - | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in |
Wassaic has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.1").