Branford Center, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
6,130
Population
3,278/sq mi density
$70,391
Median Income
$50,046 per capita
$291,500
Home Value
$344,465 Zillow
$1,414
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,391 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$291,500 home value, $1,414/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Branford Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,278/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2777°N, 72.8161°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
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 | - | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Branford Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.7").