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Agawam Town, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
28,510
Population
1,223/sq mi density
$82,359
Median Income
$44,973 per capita
$290,000
Home Value
$517,081 Zillow
$1,234
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
285
Violent Crime/100K
1,308 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$82,359 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$290,000 home value, $1,234/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Agawam Town experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 156 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 24.3 sq mi (62.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,223/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0639°N, 72.6530°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hampden County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0438 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.22 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in |
Agawam Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.1").