Wurtsboro, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,181
Population
945/sq mi density
$72,500
Median Income
$46,608 per capita
$214,500
Home Value
$294,626 Zillow
$1,266
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,500 home value, $1,266/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Wurtsboro 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. 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 28.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 557 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 945/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5761°N, 74.4856°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sullivan County International (MSV) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | - | 145 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.6 in |
Wurtsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.1").