Weather & Climate in Roscoe, NY

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

Roscoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°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 50.2 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 1,318 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	45.5°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,318 ft (402 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	569/sq mi
Coordinates	41.9407°N, 74.9131°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Sullivan County County
Nearest Airport	Sullivan County International (MSV) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"

32% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.53"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.0 / 100
Community Resilience	56.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	139 km	3 km
Jun 17, 1991	7 km NE of Worcester, New York	M4.0	79 km	5 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	140 km	4 km
Dec 13, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.2	97 km	10 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	149 km	3 km
May 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.1	96 km	9 km
Jul 24, 2007	12 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M3.1	99 km	15 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	141 km	10 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	147 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	123 km	0 km
Oct 21, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.9	97 km	7 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	140 km	5 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	137 km	7 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	126 km	12 km
Aug 27, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	107 km	22 km
Mar 22, 2009	9 km SW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	101 km	16 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	137 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.7	107 km	18 km
Feb 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.7	97 km	9 km
Feb 20, 2009	15 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M2.7	97 km	8 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	288 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	86 mph	175 km

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

Tornado History

155 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 65 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 31, 1998	EF3	73 km	20.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	67 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	75 km	7.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 1974	EF3	96 km	49.1 mi	0
Apr 22, 2023	EF2	15 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	98 km	7.4 mi	0
Jul 23, 2010	EF2	48 km	25.7 mi	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	80 km	7.4 mi	0
Jul 21, 2003	EF2	83 km	1.5 mi	0
May 18, 2000	EF2	79 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	67 km	3.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	94 km	1.0 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	72 km	2.0 mi	0
May 29, 1995	EF2	98 km	15.0 mi	0
Sep 18, 1991	EF2	54 km	4.0 mi	0
Oct 14, 1989	EF2	94 km	2.0 mi	2
Oct 1, 1986	EF2	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 26, 1986	EF2	53 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 16, 1976	EF2	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF2	53 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	142 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	16 MILE	7,896	85 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	99 km
2015	ROOSA GAP	2,747	53 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,224	58 km
2016	SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE	1,929	55 km
2006	CHERRYTOWN FIRE	943	46 km
2020	SEVEN PINES	790	93 km
2016	BEAR TOWN	649	88 km
2024	WHITEHOUSE	607	39 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	3.1 in
February	22°F (-6°C)	2.9 in	Coldest, Driest
March	31°F (-1°C)	3.4 in
April	42°F (6°C)	4.0 in
May	53°F (12°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	62°F (16°C)	4.4 in
July	69°F (20°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	4.3 in
September	58°F (14°C)	3.7 in
October	47°F (9°C)	3.7 in
November	37°F (3°C)	4.1 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	3.6 in

Roscoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").

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