West Sand Lake, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
3,453
Population
724/sq mi density
$126,595
Median Income
$47,168 per capita
$322,300
Home Value
$408,909 Zillow
$899
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$126,595 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$322,300 home value, $899/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.7% bachelor's degree or higher
West Sand Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 52.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 559 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 724/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6382°N, 73.5954°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rensselaer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in |
West Sand Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.4").