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Wurtsboro Hills, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Sullivan County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
519
Population
436/sq mi density
$116,800
Home Value
$279,519 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
440
Violent Crime/100K
2,989 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
440 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Wurtsboro Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 57.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 436/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5960°N, 74.5101°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sullivan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sullivan County International (MSV) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | — | 148 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in |
Wurtsboro Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.2").