Hail history for Niskayuna, New York
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Niskayuna since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Niskayuna
- Last hail
- May 31, 2017
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 22, 2008
24 reports on 15 days since 1970 · #12 of 98 New York places
Hail map · Niskayuna
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Niskayuna
The latest hail report in and around Niskayuna is from May 31, 2017, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Niskayuna logged 21 reports on 12 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median New York town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #12 of 98 New York cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Niskayuna accounts for 33% of the 73 reports filed in Schenectady County.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median New York town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 22, 2008 near 0.69 S Aqueduct.
Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2012, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Niskayuna 1.1
- Schenectady County 2.6
- Median New York town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Niskayuna 12
- Schenectady County 24
- Median New York town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Niskayuna 4%
- Schenectady County 3%
- Median New York town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Aqueduct | Schenectady | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Aqueduct | Schenectady | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 1970 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Albany | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 SSE Aqueduct | Schenectady | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.06 NNE Maywood | Albany | 16:34 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 42%
- 1–2 in 13 54%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Aqueduct | Schenectady | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Aqueduct | Schenectady | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 SSE Aqueduct | Schenectady | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.06 NNE Maywood | Albany | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.79 NNE Aqueduct | Schenectady | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.2 WSW Aqueduct | Schenectady | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 WNW Hawthorne Hill | Schenectady | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.15 E Aqueduct | Schenectady | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.53 W Niskayuna | Schenectady | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NW Niskayuna | Schenectady | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.97 S Hawthorne Hill | Schenectady | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.01 E Hawthorne Hill | Schenectady | 16:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Niskayuna
- Schenectady 3 km · 17
- Rotterdam 7 km · 14
- East Glenville 7 km · 13
- Colonie 10 km · 11
- Latham 13 km · 19
- Country Knolls 13 km · 11
- Westmere 13 km · 10
- Cohoes 15 km · 18
Questions about hail in Niskayuna
How often does it hail in Niskayuna, New York?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Niskayuna since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 98 New York places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Niskayuna?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Niskayuna?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 22, 2008 near 0.69 S Aqueduct. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Niskayuna?
The most recent report in this data is from May 31, 2017 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Niskayuna had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Niskayuna since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 31, 2017.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.