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Clinton, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,908 Population 4,636/sq mi density
$78,909 Median Income $43,444 per capita
$328,600 Home Value $438,474 Zillow
$1,386 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
29 Violent Crime/100K 100 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$78,909 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$328,600 home value, $1,386/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Clinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 72.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation294 ft (90 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density4,636/sq mi
Coordinates42.4189°N, 71.6862°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWorcester County County
Nearest AirportWorcester Regional (ORH)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 72.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0392 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)14.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.41 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.29 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.0 / 100
Community Resilience85.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 27, 2025.

Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 116 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 49 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 101 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 77 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 100 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 44 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 101 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 89 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 74 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 77 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 73 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 131 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 143 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 50 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 127 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 94 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 120 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 25 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 107 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 297 km
1991 Bob Category 2 99 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 108 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

244 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 103 fatalities, 1,541 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 40 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 95 km 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 30 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 43 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 81 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 41 km 1
May 20, 1963 EF3 63 km 0
May 10, 1954 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 29 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 87 km 1
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 60 km 0
May 21, 2006 EF2 88 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 38 km 2
Jul 24, 1975 EF2 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THE RANGE (760 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 THE RANGE 760 10 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.7 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.0 in

Clinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.4").

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