Monson Center, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
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
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,603 median income, 16.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$279,500 home value, $770/mo rent
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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 63.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
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 |
| Good Days % | 79.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
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 | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in |
Monson Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.3").