Glastonbury Center, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
7,860
Population
1,588/sq mi density
$133,450
Median Income
$70,236 per capita
$367,000
Home Value
$293,771 Zillow
$1,703
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$133,450 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$367,000 home value, $1,703/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Glastonbury Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,588/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7007°N, 72.5994°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Capitol Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
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 | - | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Glastonbury Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").