Longmeadow, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
15,724 Population 1,730/sq mi density
$144,639 Median Income $69,311 per capita
$425,800 Home Value $541,809 Zillow
$1,650 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
94 Violent Crime/100K 592 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$144,639 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$425,800 home value, $1,650/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Longmeadow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density1,730/sq mi
Coordinates42.0481°N, 72.5693°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHampden County County
Nearest AirportBradley International (BDL)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 51.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %79.2%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0438 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.5 / 100
Community Resilience73.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 13, 2015.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 41 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 45 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 22 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 65 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 139 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 117 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 142 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 140 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 137 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 139 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 114 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 124 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 144 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 143 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 132 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 108 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 134 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 144 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 139 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 78 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 2 121 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 25 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

269 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 2,251 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 73 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 79 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 21 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 81 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 57 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 16 km 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 67 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 32 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 68 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 45 km 1
May 24, 1962 EF3 72 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 52 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 89 km
2005 THE RANGE 760 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 4.1 in

Longmeadow has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.1").

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