Norfolk, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
608
Population
529/sq mi density
$85,313
Median Income
$55,491 per capita
$325,000
Home Value
$503,024 Zillow
$1,112
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,313 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$325,000 home value, $1,112/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Norfolk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 74.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,301 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9917°N, 73.1940°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northwest Hills Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 26 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 | - | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in |
Norfolk has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.3").