Weather & Climate in Upper Red Hook, NY

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

Upper Red Hook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.1°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	223 ft (68 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	1,425/sq mi
Coordinates	42.0261°N, 73.8456°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Columbia County County
Nearest Airport	Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"

16% above US avg

Snowfall 31.0"

Wettest Month (May) 4.17"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	68.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	57.2 / 100
Community Resilience	79.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	No Rating
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	96 km	5 km
Oct 2, 1994	6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.7	134 km	10 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	139 km	10 km
Jun 16, 2000	5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts	M3.3	85 km	10 km
Dec 13, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.2	65 km	10 km
Mar 11, 2020	0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York	M3.1	142 km	13 km
Jul 24, 2007	12 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M3.1	68 km	15 km
May 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.1	64 km	9 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	109 km	10 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	132 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	141 km	0 km
Oct 21, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.9	64 km	7 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	114 km	12 km
Aug 27, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	76 km	22 km
Mar 22, 2009	9 km SW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	71 km	16 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	99 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.7	76 km	18 km
Feb 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.7	64 km	9 km
Feb 20, 2009	15 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M2.7	64 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	208 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	86 mph	88 km

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

Tornado History

197 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 1,059 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 29, 1995	EF4	39 km	11.5 mi	3
Oct 3, 1979	EF4	99 km	11.3 mi	3
Aug 28, 1973	EF4	56 km	9.8 mi	4
May 22, 2014	EF3	93 km	6.8 mi	0
Jun 1, 2011	EF3	91 km	37.6 mi	3
May 31, 1998	EF3	100 km	30.5 mi	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	96 km	7.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 1974	EF3	25 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	86 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 22, 2023	EF2	93 km	10.0 mi	0
May 15, 2018	EF2	60 km	1.2 mi	0
May 29, 2013	EF2	96 km	12.8 mi	0
Jul 21, 2003	EF2	22 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 21, 2003	EF2	43 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 23, 2001	EF2	65 km	0.5 mi	0
May 18, 2000	EF2	25 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	64 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	54 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	—	150 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	95 km
2015	ROOSA GAP	2,747	64 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,224	49 km
2016	SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE	1,929	56 km
2021	EAST MOUNTAIN	964	96 km
2006	CHERRYTOWN FIRE	943	47 km
1988	UNNAMED	833	90 km
2016	SHERWOOD	642	97 km
2024	WHITEHOUSE	607	52 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	2.5 in	Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	3.2 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.5 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
June	67°F (20°C)	3.8 in
July	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.6 in
October	51°F (11°C)	3.3 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.6 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	3.3 in

Upper Red Hook has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.5").

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