North Westport, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Bristol County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,995 Population 962/sq mi density
$85,120 Median Income $44,425 per capita
$389,300 Home Value $439,622 Zillow
$999 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,120 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$389,300 home value, $999/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
North Westport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation156 ft (48 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Population Density962/sq mi
Coordinates41.6731°N, 71.1111°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBristol County County
Nearest AirportNew Bedford Regional (EWB)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 38.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %88.0%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0452 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.43 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.7 / 100
Community Resilience85.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 15, 2018.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 122 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 119 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 66 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 149 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 130 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 11 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 148 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 130 km
Mar 12, 2002 52 km E of Chatham, Massachusetts M3.0 148 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 143 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 111 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 53 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 101 km
Feb 15, 2018 0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire M2.7 139 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 145 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 121 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 64 km
Apr 22, 1996 3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts M2.6 4 km
Jun 7, 2002 3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts M2.5 66 km
Jan 23, 1990 3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts M2.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 253 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 202 km
1996 Edouard Category 1 248 km
1991 Bob Category 2 39 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 142 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

115 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 65 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 30 km 0
Aug 28, 1970 EF2 19 km 0
Nov 18, 1967 EF2 37 km 0
Aug 31, 1966 EF2 90 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF2 94 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 12, 1962 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 25, 1958 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 11, 1958 EF2 93 km 0
Nov 21, 1956 EF2 94 km 0
Nov 21, 1956 EF2 56 km 0
Dec 18, 1951 EF2 59 km 0
Aug 20, 1951 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 26, 2024 EF1 21 km 0
Jun 26, 2024 EF1 38 km 0
Sep 13, 2023 EF1 61 km 0
Sep 13, 2023 EF1 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NOMANS AERIAL RX (546 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 NOMANS AERIAL RX 546 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 53°F (11°C) 4.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in

North Westport has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").

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