Bogus Hill, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Putnam County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
163
Population
1,630/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$63,792 per capita
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
87.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bogus Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 547 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,630/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5081°N, 73.4630°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0402 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very 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 | - | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.2 in |
Bogus Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.7").