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Wesley Hills, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rockland County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,150 Population 1,836/sq mi density
$179,000 Median Income $75,742 per capita
$893,200 Home Value $1,095,405 Zillow
$1,844 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
224 Violent Crime/100K 785 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$179,000 median income, 1.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$893,200 home value, $1,844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wesley Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation559 ft (170 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density1,836/sq mi
Coordinates41.1576°N, 74.0790°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRockland County County
Nearest AirportNew York Stewart International (SWF)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0417 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.2 / 100
Community Resilience69.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

20 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 77 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 77 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 148 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 106 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 91 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 43 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 34 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 49 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 75 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 77 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 16 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 36 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 134 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 42 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 61 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 48 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 69 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 74 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 78 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 11 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 2 185 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 90 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

216 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 13 fatalities, 264 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 87 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 42 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 94 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 53 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 96 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 91 km 1
May 15, 2018 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 50 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 20 km 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 92 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 74 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 66 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 96 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 44 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 91 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 5 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 90 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 18 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 61 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 66 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 62 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 81 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 10 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 92 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 96 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 3 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 89 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
April 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in

Wesley Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.1").

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