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West Glens Falls, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Washington County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
9,967
Population
1,499/sq mi density
$97,333
Median Income
$42,888 per capita
$256,100
Home Value
$261,133 Zillow
$1,375
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
2,328 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,333 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$256,100 home value, $1,375/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
West Glens Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 401 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,499/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3047°N, 73.6959°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in |
West Glens Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").