Fenwick, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
42
Population
108/sq mi density
$166,750
Median Income
$202,990 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$482,432 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$166,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fenwick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2711°N, 72.3546°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very 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)
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 | - | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in |
Fenwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").