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New London, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
27,199
Population
4,848/sq mi density
$60,123
Median Income
$33,888 per capita
$234,800
Home Value
$304,014 Zillow
$1,303
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
294
Violent Crime/100K
1,717 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,123 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$234,800 home value, $1,303/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
294 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
New London experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3330°N, 72.0962°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
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 | - | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in |
New London has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (3.3").