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North Adams, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Rensselaer County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
12,660
Population
622/sq mi density
$48,521
Median Income
$35,537 per capita
$185,300
Home Value
$246,461 Zillow
$777
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
563
Violent Crime/100K
3,125 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,521 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$185,300 home value, $777/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
563 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
North Adams experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 20.4 sq mi (52.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6756°N, 73.1181°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rensselaer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.3 in |
North Adams has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.5").