All Countries
Gales Ferry, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,027
Population
1,059/sq mi density
$282,800
Home Value
$404,290 Zillow
$2,178
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
333
Violent Crime/100K
2,205 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
333 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Gales Ferry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,059/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4217°N, 72.0845°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.4 / 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)
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 | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in |
Gales Ferry has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (3.5").