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Weather & Climate in Otisville, NY

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

Otisville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°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 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,592/sq mi
Coordinates41.4714°N, 74.5397°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportSullivan County International (MSV)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 42.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.2 / 100
Community Resilience63.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 88 km 3 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 129 km 5 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 89 km 4 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 128 km 10 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 107 km 3 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 124 km 8 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 127 km 9 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 131 km 15 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 80 km 10 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 92 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 67 km 0 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 128 km 7 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 89 km 5 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 86 km 7 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 66 km 12 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 140 km 22 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 134 km 16 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 82 km 9 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 140 km 18 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 127 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 2 109 mph 236 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 86 mph 142 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

192 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 103 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 51 km 20.0 mi 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 16 km 7.2 mi 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 77 km 0.5 mi 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 75 km 0.4 mi 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 71 km 0.4 mi 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 49 km 10.0 mi 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 71 km 1.2 mi 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 73 km 25.7 mi 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 85 km 4.6 mi 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 28 km 7.4 mi 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 72 km 10.1 mi 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 94 km 1.5 mi 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 61 km 0.2 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 54 km 3.0 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 57 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 89 km 4.0 mi 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 72 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 15 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 26, 1981 EF2 73 km 0.8 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 — 142 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake — — 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 47 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 59 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 39 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 21 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 36 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 29 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 45 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 43 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 74 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 66 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 49 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 49 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in

Otisville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.0").

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