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Belchertown, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampshire County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,299
Population
457/sq mi density
$68,393
Median Income
$51,319 per capita
$331,500
Home Value
$457,924 Zillow
$913
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
105
Violent Crime/100K
362 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,393 median income, 0.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$331,500 home value, $913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
105 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Belchertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 47.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 547 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2719°N, 72.4028°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hampshire County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0429 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.24 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.0 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in |
Belchertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.1").