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Hartford, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
119,970
Population
6,903/sq mi density
$45,300
Median Income
$27,319 per capita
$217,200
Home Value
$194,741 Zillow
$1,221
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
268 sunny days/yr
858
Violent Crime/100K
2,801 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$45,300 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$217,200 home value, $1,221/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
858 violent crimes/100K (126% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hartford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,903/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7659°N, 72.6816°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Capitol Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 7 |
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 | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.0 in |
Hartford has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.3").