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Bristol, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
61,129
Population
2,315/sq mi density
$83,458
Median Income
$42,162 per capita
$252,300
Home Value
$330,242 Zillow
$1,305
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
88
Violent Crime/100K
1,371 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$83,458 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$252,300 home value, $1,305/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bristol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 38.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 26.4 sq mi (68.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6816°N, 72.9407°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Capitol Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in |
Bristol has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.4").