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Wynantskill, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,675 Population 1,075/sq mi density
$107,045 Median Income $49,247 per capita
$286,900 Home Value $333,875 Zillow
$1,202 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
701 Violent Crime/100K 4,368 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$107,045 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$286,900 home value, $1,202/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
701 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wynantskill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density1,075/sq mi
Coordinates42.6889°N, 73.6447°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRensselaer County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.9 / 100
Community Resilience87.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 85 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 149 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 118 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 123 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 94 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 40 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 67 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 40 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 40 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 40 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 124 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 117 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 37 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 39 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 36 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 40 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 39 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 59 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 141 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 40 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 2 234 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

174 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 406 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 57 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 74 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 35 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 98 km 3
May 31, 1998 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 51 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 23 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 92 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 12 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 67 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in

Wynantskill has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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