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Groton, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Middlesex County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,571 Population 941/sq mi density
$736,800 Home Value $758,473 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 202 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Groton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation311 ft (95 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density941/sq mi
Coordinates42.6116°N, 71.5647°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiddlesex County County
Nearest AirportManchester Boston Regional (MHT)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0382 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.2 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.8 / 100
Community Resilience89.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 27, 2025.

Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 132 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 96 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 65 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 79 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 100 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 118 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 60 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 79 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 106 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 54 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 53 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 53 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 112 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 127 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 130 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 108 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 32 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 99 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 74 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 87 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

218 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 100 fatalities, 1,346 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 52 km 94
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 40 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 27 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 59 km 1
May 20, 1963 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 52 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 63 km 1
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 69 km 0
May 21, 2006 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 79 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 44 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 57 km 2
May 3, 1976 EF2 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THE RANGE (760 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 THE RANGE 760 14 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 29°F (-1°C) 4.0 in

Groton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.4").

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