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Canaan, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Columbia County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,297
Population
741/sq mi density
$31,986
Median Income
$29,698 per capita
$170,700
Home Value
$375,610 Zillow
$1,321
Median Rent
41.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
124
Violent Crime/100K
1,775 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$31,986 median income, 7.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$170,700 home value, $1,321/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Canaan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 720 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 741/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0401°N, 73.3329°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| 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 | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in |
Canaan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.2").