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West Kill, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Greene County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
73 Population 59/sq mi density
$360,400 Home Value $389,184 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 2,835 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher
West Kill has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 94.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,540 ft (469 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates42.2159°N, 74.3899°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreene County County
Nearest AirportAlbert S Nader Regional (ONH)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 94.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.4 / 100
Community Resilience74.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 52 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 130 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 46 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 135 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 49 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 46 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 144 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 46 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 137 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 52 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 57 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 133 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 58 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 46 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 46 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 54 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 109 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 48 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 46 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 110 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 2 258 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

161 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 212 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 79 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 69 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 83 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 69 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 93 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 64 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 99 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 35 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 56 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 97 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROOSA GAP (2,747 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 64 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 55 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 60 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 40 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
July 65°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.5 in

West Kill has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").

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