Brooklyn, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,045
Population
909/sq mi density
$88,750
Median Income
$33,988 per capita
$227,700
Home Value
$418,198 Zillow
$1,480
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$227,700 home value, $1,480/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Brooklyn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 239 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 909/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7897°N, 71.9548°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
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 | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Brooklyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.4").