Weather & Climate in Milton CDP (Ulster County), NY

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Milton CDP (Ulster County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 360 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	360 ft (110 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density	454/sq mi
Coordinates	41.6562°N, 73.9696°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Dutchess County County
Nearest Airport	Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"

10% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.53"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	21.0 / 100
Community Resilience	75.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	126 km	3 km
Jun 17, 1991	7 km NE of Worcester, New York	M4.0	123 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	126 km	4 km
Jun 16, 2000	5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts	M3.3	107 km	10 km
Dec 13, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.2	103 km	10 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	147 km	8 km
May 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.1	102 km	9 km
Jul 24, 2007	12 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M3.1	106 km	15 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	90 km	10 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	73 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	99 km	0 km
Oct 21, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.9	102 km	7 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	126 km	5 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	124 km	7 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	72 km	12 km
Mar 22, 2009	9 km SW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	109 km	16 km
Aug 27, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	115 km	22 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	62 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.7	115 km	18 km
Feb 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.7	102 km	9 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	204 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	86 mph	101 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

197 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 322 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 29, 1995	EF4	75 km	11.5 mi	3
Jul 10, 1989	EF4	94 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 28, 1973	EF4	96 km	9.8 mi	4
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	59 km	7.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 1974	EF3	67 km	49.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 1971	EF3	77 km	0.1 mi	0
May 24, 1962	EF3	72 km	11.6 mi	1
Apr 22, 2023	EF2	81 km	10.0 mi	0
May 15, 2018	EF2	29 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	74 km	7.4 mi	0
Jul 12, 2006	EF2	66 km	10.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 2003	EF2	61 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 21, 2003	EF2	86 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 23, 2001	EF2	72 km	0.5 mi	0
May 18, 2000	EF2	18 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	84 km	4.5 mi	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	94 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	88 km	3.7 mi	0
May 29, 1995	EF2	63 km	15.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1989	EF2	57 km	10.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

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	—	120 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	134 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 acres, 1985).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1985	UNNAMED	23,000	53 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	60 km
2015	ROOSA GAP	2,747	38 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,224	27 km
2016	SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE	1,929	31 km
2006	CHERRYTOWN FIRE	943	40 km
1988	UNNAMED	833	48 km
2016	SHERWOOD	642	54 km
2024	WHITEHOUSE	607	48 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	2.8 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	3.6 in
April	49°F (9°C)	3.9 in
May	60°F (15°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.9 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.6 in
November	42°F (6°C)	3.8 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	3.4 in

Milton CDP (Ulster County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").

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