Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
8,590 Population 1,652/sq mi density
$78,738 Median Income $32,802 per capita
$260,500 Home Value $411,359 Zillow
$1,776 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,738 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$260,500 home value, $1,776/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²)
Population Density1,652/sq mi
Coordinates41.3892°N, 72.0638°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySoutheastern Connecticut Planning Region County
Nearest AirportRhode Island Tf Green International (PVD)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 24.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.8 / 100
Community Resilience86.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 9, 2019.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 108 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 109 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 101 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 42 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 76 km
Apr 9, 2019 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York M3.0 110 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 132 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 44 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 139 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 138 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 135 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 36 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 42 km
Apr 22, 1996 3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts M2.6 89 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 131 km
Jun 7, 2002 3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts M2.5 95 km
Jan 23, 1990 3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 239 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 239 km
1996 Edouard Category 1 286 km
1991 Bob Category 2 44 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 84 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

174 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 932 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 70 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 74 km 3
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 97 km 3
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 84 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 90 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 42 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 5, 1984 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 24, 1975 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 18, 1973 EF2 74 km 0
Sep 6, 1973 EF2 60 km 0
Aug 31, 1973 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 12, 1973 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRESCENT BOW FIRE (1,068 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Conning Towers-Nautilus Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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