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Kensington, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
9,936
Population
1,656/sq mi density
$105,000
Median Income
$50,959 per capita
$304,400
Home Value
$290,710 Zillow
$1,418
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
441
Violent Crime/100K
2,907 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,000 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$304,400 home value, $1,418/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
441 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kensington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,656/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6256°N, 72.7687°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Capitol Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1 in |
Kensington has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.4").