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Huntington, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampshire County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
853 Population 184/sq mi density
$52,344 Median Income $29,931 per capita
$301,800 Home Value $336,548 Zillow
$1,286 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
208 Violent Crime/100K 1,289 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,344 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$301,800 home value, $1,286/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Huntington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 77.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,059 ft (323 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates42.2438°N, 72.8918°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHampshire County County
Nearest AirportWestfield-Barnes Regional (BAF)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 77.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0429 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.6 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.24 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience94.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 52 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 57 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 99 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 17 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 106 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 132 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 150 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 108 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 107 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 142 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 106 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 118 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 146 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 109 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 110 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 124 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 137 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 137 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 110 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 106 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 2 155 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 39 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

263 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 2,240 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 45 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 96 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 44 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 48 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 64 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 20 km 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 77 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 21 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 60 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 96 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 98 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 79 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in

Huntington has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.5").

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