Jewett City, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,412
Population
4,806/sq mi density
$55,590
Median Income
$29,108 per capita
$196,600
Home Value
$285,025 Zillow
$1,100
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,590 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $1,100/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Jewett City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 156 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,806/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6072°N, 71.9798°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
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 | - | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Jewett City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.1").