Weather & Climate in Red Hook, NY

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

Red Hook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 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 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 214 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	48.0°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	214 ft (65 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	1,999/sq mi
Coordinates	41.9958°N, 73.8765°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Dutchess County County
Nearest Airport	Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"

34% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.33"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

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

26 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	97 km	5 km
Oct 2, 1994	6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.7	138 km	10 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	143 km	10 km
Jun 16, 2000	5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts	M3.3	88 km	10 km
Dec 13, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.2	67 km	10 km
Mar 11, 2020	0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York	M3.1	146 km	13 km
Jul 24, 2007	12 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M3.1	71 km	15 km
May 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.1	67 km	9 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	106 km	10 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	128 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	136 km	0 km
Oct 21, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.9	67 km	7 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	110 km	12 km
Aug 27, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	78 km	22 km
Mar 22, 2009	9 km SW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	74 km	16 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	96 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.7	78 km	18 km
Feb 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.7	67 km	9 km
Feb 20, 2009	15 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M2.7	67 km	8 km
Aug 14, 2014	6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut	M2.7	135 km	4 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	209 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	86 mph	90 km

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

Tornado History

188 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 487 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 29, 1995	EF4	43 km	11.5 mi	3
Aug 28, 1973	EF4	60 km	9.8 mi	4
May 22, 2014	EF3	95 km	6.8 mi	0
Jun 1, 2011	EF3	94 km	37.6 mi	3
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	92 km	7.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 1974	EF3	29 km	49.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 1971	EF3	85 km	0.1 mi	0
May 24, 1962	EF3	80 km	11.6 mi	1
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	89 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 2023	EF2	89 km	10.0 mi	0
May 15, 2018	EF2	57 km	1.2 mi	0
May 29, 2013	EF2	98 km	12.8 mi	0
Jul 21, 2003	EF2	24 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 21, 2003	EF2	47 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 23, 2001	EF2	66 km	0.5 mi	0
May 18, 2000	EF2	21 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	68 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	58 km	4.5 mi	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	62 km	3.7 mi	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	59 km	1.5 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	—	148 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	91 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	97 km
2015	ROOSA GAP	2,747	60 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,224	45 km
2016	SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE	1,929	52 km
2006	CHERRYTOWN FIRE	943	43 km
1988	UNNAMED	833	86 km
2016	SHERWOOD	642	93 km
2024	WHITEHOUSE	607	48 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	2.6 in	Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	3.3 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.6 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
June	67°F (20°C)	3.8 in
July	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.7 in
October	51°F (11°C)	3.4 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.6 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	3.4 in

Red Hook has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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