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Northfield, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
908
Population
204/sq mi density
$74,875
Median Income
$44,618 per capita
$279,300
Home Value
$356,489 Zillow
$1,071
Median Rent
38.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,875 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$279,300 home value, $1,071/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Northfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 52.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7132°N, 72.4227°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0398 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in |
Northfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (3.0").