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Monson Center, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,794
Population
534/sq mi density
$58,603
Median Income
$37,461 per capita
$279,500
Home Value
$462,977 Zillow
$770
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
76
Violent Crime/100K
1,032 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,603 median income, 10.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$279,500 home value, $770/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Monson Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 63.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 721 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 534/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0979°N, 72.2961°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hampden County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in |
Monson Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.5").