Huntington, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampshire County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
853
Population
184/sq mi density
$52,344
Median Income
$29,931 per capita
$301,800
Home Value
$359,225 Zillow
$1,286
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,344 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$301,800 home value, $1,286/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Huntington 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. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 77.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,059 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2438°N, 72.8918°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hampshire County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
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 Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in |
Huntington has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.6").