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Danielson, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,185 Population 3,839/sq mi density
$71,672 Median Income $33,328 per capita
$219,800 Home Value $396,931 Zillow
$1,251 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
307 Violent Crime/100K 1,738 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$71,672 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$219,800 home value, $1,251/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
307 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Danielson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 62.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation229 ft (70 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density3,839/sq mi
Coordinates41.8071°N, 71.8844°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNortheastern Connecticut Planning Region County
Nearest AirportRhode Island Tf Green International (PVD)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 62.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 15, 2018.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 68 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 67 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 7 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 84 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 137 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 55 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 145 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 136 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 119 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 92 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 110 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 90 km
Feb 15, 2018 0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire M2.7 143 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 130 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 72 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 7 km
Apr 22, 1996 3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts M2.6 70 km
Jun 7, 2002 3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts M2.5 48 km
Jan 23, 1990 3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts M2.5 84 km
Jan 21, 2000 3 km W of Fremont, New Hampshire M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 278 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 256 km
1991 Bob Category 2 61 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 77 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

212 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 104 fatalities, 2,063 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 97 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 66 km 3
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 77 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 79 km 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 78 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 87 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 63 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 41 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 57 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 26 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 5, 1984 EF2 90 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 61 km 2
Jul 24, 1975 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 18, 1973 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 6, 1973 EF2 54 km 0
Aug 31, 1973 EF2 71 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 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 32°F (-0°C) 4.3 in

Danielson has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.5").

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