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Weather & Climate in Galway, NY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Galway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 719/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0185°N, 74.0318°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fulton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jun 17, 1991 | 7 km NE of Worcester, New York | M4.0 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York | M3.8 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts | M3.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York | M3.2 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M3.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York | M3.1 | 44 km | 13 km |
| Jul 24, 2007 | 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York | M3.1 | 47 km | 15 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M3.1 | 50 km | 9 km |
| Mar 2, 1995 | 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York | M3.0 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Sep 29, 1994 | 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York | M2.9 | 81 km | 16 km |
| Oct 21, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M2.9 | 50 km | 7 km |
| May 14, 2007 | 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont | M2.8 | 99 km | 8 km |
| Mar 22, 2009 | 9 km SW of Altamont, New York | M2.8 | 43 km | 16 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York | M2.8 | 38 km | 22 km |
| Aug 25, 2011 | 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York | M2.7 | 38 km | 18 km |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M2.7 | 50 km | 9 km |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York | M2.7 | 45 km | 6 km |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York | M2.7 | 50 km | 8 km |
| Jul 24, 2007 | 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York | M2.6 | 47 km | 14 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 14 km N of Medusa, New York | M2.6 | 50 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 2 | 104 mph | 282 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 1 | 86 mph | 160 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
128 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 175 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 10, 1989 | EF4 | 46 km | 42.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1973 | EF4 | 83 km | 9.8 mi | 4 |
| May 22, 2014 | EF3 | 26 km | 6.8 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 24 km | 30.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1974 | EF3 | 87 km | 49.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1960 | EF3 | 27 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2013 | EF2 | 24 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2003 | EF2 | 91 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2003 | EF2 | 74 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF2 | 58 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1997 | EF2 | 85 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1995 | EF2 | 93 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 1, 1986 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1976 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1976 | EF2 | 42 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1975 | EF2 | 92 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1973 | EF2 | 41 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1973 | EF2 | 91 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1969 | EF2 | 78 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1966 | EF2 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | EAST MOUNTAIN | 964 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in |
Galway has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.6").