New Britain, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
73,301
Population
5,470/sq mi density
$57,036
Median Income
$30,612 per capita
$207,300
Home Value
$312,170 Zillow
$1,187
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
433
Violent Crime/100K
1,952 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$57,036 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$207,300 home value, $1,187/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
433 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
New Britain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 38.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6766°N, 72.7862°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Capitol Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
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 | - | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in |
New Britain has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.4").