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Weather & Climate in Pottersville, NY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pottersville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 101.5 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 860 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7380°N, 73.8215°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Warren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 20, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M5.3 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 1991 | 7 km NE of Worcester, New York | M4.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York | M3.8 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.7 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2003 | 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York | M3.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada | M3.4 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 3 km N of Dannemora, New York | M3.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York | M3.2 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York | M3.2 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M3.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2002 | 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York | M3.1 | 52 km | 13 km |
| Jul 24, 2007 | 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York | M3.1 | 128 km | 15 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M3.1 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Mar 2, 1995 | 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York | M3.0 | 73 km | 4 km |
| Jun 25, 2002 | 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.0 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Oct 13, 1997 | 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York | M3.0 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 7 km SSW of Fort Covington Hamlet, New York | M2.9 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Mar 9, 1999 | 7 km NW of Dannemora, New York | M2.9 | 114 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 2 | 104 mph | 298 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
66 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 78 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 91 km | 30.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1976 | EF2 | 47 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1973 | EF2 | 96 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1973 | EF2 | 45 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1969 | EF2 | 84 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1955 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1952 | EF2 | 67 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 46 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 57 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 85 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 63 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 63 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2022 | EF1 | 56 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2021 | EF1 | 63 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2020 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2020 | EF1 | 93 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF1 | 61 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2020 | EF1 | 55 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 2020 | EF1 | 62 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2019 | EF1 | 73 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in |
Pottersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").