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Meriden, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
60,418
Population
2,546/sq mi density
$68,617
Median Income
$37,272 per capita
$221,600
Home Value
$309,934 Zillow
$1,243
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
264
Violent Crime/100K
1,718 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$68,617 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$221,600 home value, $1,243/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Meriden 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 | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 24.2 sq mi (62.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5368°N, 72.7945°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
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 | — | 86 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 |
Meriden 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").