Weather & Climate in Port Washington North, NY

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

Port Washington North enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°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 49.9 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 36 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.8°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	36 ft (11 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	6,581/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8430°N, 73.7001°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Bronx County County
Nearest Airport	Laguardia (LGA) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"

31% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.21"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	99.7 / 100
Community Resilience	6.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	91 km	3 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	90 km	4 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	121 km	3 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	76 km	8 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	27 km	10 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	30 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	70 km	0 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	90 km	7 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	90 km	5 km
Mar 10, 1992	2 km SW of Napeague, New York	M2.8	137 km	10 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	34 km	12 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	35 km	9 km
Aug 14, 2014	6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut	M2.7	116 km	4 km
Aug 14, 2015	3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey	M2.6	74 km	8 km
May 1, 2024	1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	83 km	5 km
Oct 27, 2001	1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York	M2.6	23 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2000	2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York	M2.6	64 km	7 km
Apr 10, 2024	5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	88 km	9 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	91 km	6 km
Jan 15, 1992	5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York	M2.5	59 km	7 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2021	Henri	Category 1	75 mph	280 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	81 mph	280 km
2012	Sandy	Category 1	92 mph	286 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	109 mph	140 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	98 mph	43 km

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

Tornado History

201 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 285 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989	EF4	90 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	99 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	88 km	7.2 mi	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	87 km	5.9 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	68 km	0.4 mi	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	86 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 29, 1971	EF3	96 km	0.1 mi	0
May 24, 1962	EF3	92 km	11.6 mi	1
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	91 km	1.6 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	96 km	2.1 mi	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	85 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 2018	EF2	73 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	93 km	7.4 mi	0
Aug 8, 2007	EF2	42 km	5.9 mi	0
Jul 12, 2006	EF2	29 km	10.1 mi	0
May 27, 2001	EF2	76 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 7, 1998	EF2	22 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 10, 1989	EF2	78 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 10, 1989	EF2	64 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 10, 1989	EF2	97 km	5.0 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	—	51 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	102 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

7 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	62 km
2012	CRESCENT BOW FIRE	1,068	73 km
1988	UNNAMED	833	57 km
1985	UNNAMED	737	79 km
1989	LAKEWOOD	728	95 km
2016	SHERWOOD	642	50 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.5 in
February	32°F (-0°C)	3.0 in	Coldest, Driest
March	40°F (4°C)	4.0 in
April	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
June	69°F (21°C)	3.4 in
July	78°F (26°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.2 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.9 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.5 in
November	45°F (7°C)	4.1 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.7 in

Port Washington North has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").

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