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Great Barrington, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Columbia County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,953
Population
1,356/sq mi density
$57,071
Median Income
$43,138 per capita
$459,000
Home Value
$570,375 Zillow
$1,142
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
161
Violent Crime/100K
410 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,071 median income, 1.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$459,000 home value, $1,142/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Great Barrington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 698 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1940°N, 73.3615°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in |
Great Barrington has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.9").