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Holyoke, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
37,949
Population
1,793/sq mi density
$51,892
Median Income
$31,189 per capita
$255,300
Home Value
$317,585 Zillow
$1,016
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
859
Violent Crime/100K
3,718 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,892 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$255,300 home value, $1,016/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
859 violent crimes/100K (126% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Holyoke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,793/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2117°N, 72.6424°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hampden County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0438 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.22 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in |
Holyoke has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.1").