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Lynnfield, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Suffolk County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
12,964 Population 1,315/sq mi density
$172,484 Median Income $76,408 per capita
$904,200 Home Value $1,059,995 Zillow
$2,333 Median Rent 38.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
15 Violent Crime/100K 586 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$172,484 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$904,200 home value, $2,333/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
15 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lynnfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 47.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²)
Population Density1,315/sq mi
Coordinates42.5341°N, 71.0383°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySuffolk County County
Nearest AirportBeverly Regional (BVY)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 47.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0356 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.7 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.25 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.29 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.6 / 100
Community Resilience95.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 27, 2025.

Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 122 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 70 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 104 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 98 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 113 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 99 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 99 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 95 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 34 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 53 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 34 km
Jul 22, 2003 72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts M3.0 107 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 89 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 143 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 80 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 68 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 118 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 101 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 77 km
Feb 13, 1998 1 km SSE of Tamworth, New Hampshire M2.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 283 km
1991 Bob Category 2 45 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 161 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

163 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 100 fatalities, 1,336 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 93 km 94
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 81 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 17 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 96 km 1
May 20, 1963 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 49 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 15 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 72 km 1
May 21, 2006 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 88 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 93 km 2
May 3, 1976 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 21, 1972 EF2 35 km 0
Jul 17, 1968 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THE RANGE (760 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 THE RANGE 760 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
July 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.9 in

Lynnfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (3.2").

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