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Moosup, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,218
Population
1,319/sq mi density
$75,469
Median Income
$35,607 per capita
$269,000
Home Value
$396,931 Zillow
$1,215
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
307
Violent Crime/100K
1,738 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,469 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$269,000 home value, $1,215/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
307 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Moosup experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 62.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7170°N, 71.8752°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
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 | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in |
Moosup has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.5").