Weather & Climate in Warrensburg, NY

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

Warrensburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 805 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	45.7°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	805 ft (245 m)
Area	7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density	486/sq mi
Coordinates	43.5109°N, 73.7698°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Warren County County
Nearest Airport	Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"

1% above US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.29"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

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

34 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	112 km	5 km
Jun 17, 1991	7 km NE of Worcester, New York	M4.0	123 km	5 km
Apr 20, 2000	7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York	M3.8	63 km	5 km
Apr 20, 2002	5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York	M3.7	109 km	5 km
Apr 8, 2003	17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York	M3.7	131 km	10 km
Jun 9, 1998	3 km N of Dannemora, New York	M3.3	138 km	5 km
Jul 31, 1997	0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York	M3.2	130 km	5 km
Aug 24, 2011	13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York	M3.2	141 km	5 km
Dec 13, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.2	108 km	10 km
Mar 11, 2020	0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York	M3.1	27 km	13 km
May 24, 2002	6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York	M3.1	111 km	10 km
May 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.1	108 km	9 km
Jul 24, 2007	12 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M3.1	105 km	15 km
Oct 13, 1997	18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York	M3.0	135 km	4 km
Jun 25, 2002	6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York	M3.0	110 km	9 km
Mar 2, 1995	3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York	M3.0	96 km	4 km
Sep 29, 1994	13 km WNW of North Creek, New York	M2.9	39 km	16 km
Oct 21, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.9	108 km	7 km
Mar 9, 1999	7 km NW of Dannemora, New York	M2.9	139 km	10 km
May 14, 2007	5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont	M2.8	47 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 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1991	Bob	Category 2	104 mph	284 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	86 mph	196 km

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

Tornado History

87 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 122 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989	EF4	98 km	42.0 mi	0
May 22, 2014	EF3	84 km	6.8 mi	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	66 km	30.5 mi	0
Aug 20, 1968	EF3	91 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	80 km	16.0 mi	0
May 29, 2013	EF2	82 km	12.8 mi	0
Jun 5, 2002	EF2	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1976	EF2	22 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 28, 1973	EF2	59 km	2.3 mi	0
Aug 28, 1973	EF2	70 km	2.3 mi	0
May 29, 1969	EF2	64 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 9, 1962	EF2	97 km	7.6 mi	0
Mar 22, 1955	EF2	73 km	0.1 mi	0
May 6, 1952	EF2	93 km	4.9 mi	0
Jul 16, 2024	EF1	91 km	4.1 mi	0
Jul 16, 2024	EF1	36 km	4.6 mi	0
Jul 16, 2024	EF1	37 km	8.4 mi	0
Jul 16, 2024	EF1	58 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 16, 2024	EF1	54 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 18, 2022	EF1	74 km	0.9 mi	0

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
February	21°F (-6°C)	2.5 in	Driest
March	30°F (-1°C)	3.0 in
April	42°F (6°C)	3.3 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.8 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.7 in
July	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
September	58°F (14°C)	3.5 in
October	47°F (8°C)	3.5 in
November	36°F (2°C)	3.8 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	3.2 in

Warrensburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.5").

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