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Fall River, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Bristol County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
93,764
Population
2,831/sq mi density
$53,933
Median Income
$31,998 per capita
$357,800
Home Value
$439,622 Zillow
$1,086
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
264 sunny days/yr
868
Violent Crime/100K
1,206 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,933 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$357,800 home value, $1,086/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
868 violent crimes/100K (128% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fall River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 33.1 sq mi (85.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,831/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7254°N, 71.0942°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bristol County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Bedford Regional (EWB) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.43 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.4 in |
Fall River has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (3.5").