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Duane Lake CDP, NY

ZIP 12056 — Climate & Environment

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Climate, disaster risk, air quality, and environmental safety

Environment & Risk in ZIP Code 12056

Disaster Risk (FEMA NRI)

County-linked natural hazard risk from FEMA National Risk Index — useful for comparing insurance and disaster exposure.

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Duane Lake CDP, NY as Relatively Low (composite score 71.3), which is elevated versus much of the country. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (82.9) and hurricane (75.7). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Overall rating
Relatively Low
Risk index
71.3
Flood risk
82.9
Wildfire risk
21.5
Hurricane risk
75.7
Earthquake risk
66.9
Tornado risk
70.7
Winter weather risk
47.5
Hail risk
48.1

Climate & Weather in ZIP Code 12056

Climate normals for Duane Lake CDP, NY show little to no average snow and around 42.6 inches of annual precipitation. Pair that with FEMA NRI hazard context (overall rating Relatively Low) when evaluating long-term housing and insurance exposure.

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Monthly Temperature

30-year climate normals (avg. monthly temperature)

Climate Data
Hardiness Zone
5b
Annual Snow Days
0
Annual Precipitation
42.62 in
FEMA NRI rating
Relatively Low

Climate & Environment key statistics

Climate statistics
Climate
Hardiness zone5b
Annual precip (in)42.62
Snow days0
Broadband access86.2%
Risk & Air Quality statistics
Risk & Air Quality
NRI ratingRelatively Low
NRI risk index71.3
Flood risk (NRI)82.9
Wildfire risk (NRI)21.5
Hurricane risk (NRI)75.7
IRS net migration79