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Chester, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampshire County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
692
Population
494/sq mi density
$86,042
Median Income
$29,152 per capita
$203,300
Home Value
$285,845 Zillow
$1,095
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
208
Violent Crime/100K
1,289 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$86,042 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,300 home value, $1,095/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Chester has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 77.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 494/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2807°N, 72.9801°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hampshire County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0429 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.24 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.0 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in |
Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.5").