Cheshire, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Berkshire County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
584
Population
1,537/sq mi density
47°F
Avg Temperature
31
Violent Crime/100K
378 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cheshire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 85.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 976 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,537/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5611°N, 73.1623°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Berkshire County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0433 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Cheshire has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.0").