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Lenox Dale, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Berkshire County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
165 Population 300/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,268 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lenox Dale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation986 ft (301 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates42.3337°N, 73.2492°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBerkshire County County
Nearest AirportWestfield-Barnes Regional (BAF)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0433 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.5 / 100
Community Resilience93.4 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 122 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 80 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 85 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 44 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 129 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 75 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 111 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 76 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 77 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 143 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 75 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 138 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 79 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 78 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 136 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 79 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 75 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 126 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 100 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 74 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 2 185 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 61 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

246 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 2,255 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 21 km 3
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 70 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 17 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 90 km 94
May 22, 2014 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 49 km 3
May 31, 1998 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 49 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 89 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 93 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 88 km 1
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 73 km 0
May 10, 1954 EF3 79 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 100 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 61 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 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.2 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.6 in

Lenox Dale has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").

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