New Preston, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,121
Population
153/sq mi density
$60,526
Median Income
$60,480 per capita
$447,300
Home Value
$707,439 Zillow
$531
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,526 median income, 7.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$447,300 home value, $531/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.1% bachelor's degree or higher
New Preston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 46.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,016 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6913°N, 73.3344°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northwest Hills Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.2 in |
New Preston has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.1").