Adams, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Berkshire County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,584 Population 2,279/sq mi density

$48,750 Median Income $36,737 per capita

$189,100 Home Value $258,514 Zillow

$909 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr

324 Violent Crime/100K 1,171 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,750 median income, 3.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$189,100 home value, $909/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

324 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Adams experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.0°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	842 ft (257 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density	2,279/sq mi
Coordinates	42.6291°N, 73.1187°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Berkshire County County
Nearest Airport	Albany International (ALB) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"

11% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.49"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0433 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	84.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.5 / 100
Community Resilience	93.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991	7 km NE of Worcester, New York	M4.0	128 km
Oct 2, 1994	6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.7	76 km
Oct 6, 1992	1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire	M3.4	147 km
Jan 12, 2015	0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut	M3.3	140 km
Jun 16, 2000	5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts	M3.3	64 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	80 km
Sep 26, 2010	2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire	M3.2	146 km
Dec 13, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.2	81 km
Mar 11, 2020	0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York	M3.1	85 km
Jul 24, 2007	12 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M3.1	82 km
May 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.1	82 km
Sep 29, 1994	13 km WNW of North Creek, New York	M2.9	149 km
Oct 21, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.9	81 km
May 14, 2007	5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont	M2.8	119 km
Mar 21, 2016	4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire	M2.8	131 km
Sep 28, 2002	2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire	M2.8	117 km
Mar 22, 2009	9 km SW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	82 km
Aug 27, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	80 km
Sep 30, 1991	0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire	M2.7	136 km
Oct 13, 1999	2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts	M2.7	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1991	Bob	Category 2	197 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	85 km

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

Tornado History

221 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 110 fatalities, 2,122 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 1995	EF4	54 km	3
Oct 3, 1979	EF4	91 km	3
Aug 28, 1973	EF4	34 km	4
Jun 9, 1953	EF4	80 km	94
May 22, 2014	EF3	90 km	0
Jun 1, 2011	EF3	66 km	3
May 31, 1998	EF3	62 km	0
Jun 22, 1981	EF3	90 km	0
Jun 16, 1974	EF3	72 km	0
Sep 13, 1971	EF3	50 km	0
Oct 3, 1970	EF3	85 km	1
Aug 20, 1968	EF3	59 km	0
May 20, 1963	EF3	89 km	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	65 km	0
May 10, 1954	EF3	95 km	0
May 29, 2013	EF2	92 km	0
Jul 11, 2006	EF2	60 km	0
Jul 21, 2003	EF2	85 km	0
Jul 21, 2003	EF2	54 km	0
Jun 5, 2002	EF2	69 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	EAST MOUNTAIN	964	11 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	3.5 in
February	20°F (-7°C)	3.4 in	Coldest, Driest
March	29°F (-1°C)	3.7 in
April	41°F (5°C)	4.1 in
May	53°F (12°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	4.3 in
July	69°F (21°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	4.3 in
September	57°F (14°C)	3.8 in
October	46°F (8°C)	3.7 in
November	36°F (2°C)	4.4 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	4.1 in

Adams has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.4").

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