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Middletown, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
47,646
Population
1,162/sq mi density
$73,979
Median Income
$45,201 per capita
$279,500
Home Value
$345,637 Zillow
$1,392
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
83
Violent Crime/100K
1,334 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,979 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$279,500 home value, $1,392/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Middletown 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 | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 41.0 sq mi (106.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5486°N, 72.6568°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
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 | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.2 in |
Middletown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.5").