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New Haven, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
132,893
Population
7,110/sq mi density
$53,771
Median Income
$34,482 per capita
$249,000
Home Value
$319,281 Zillow
$1,442
Median Rent
33.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
895
Violent Crime/100K
3,799 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,771 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$249,000 home value, $1,442/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
895 violent crimes/100K (136% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher
New Haven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. The area receives 15.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 18.7 sq mi (48.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3108°N, 72.9250°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 12 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
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 | — | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in |
New Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.4").