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Pittsfield, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Berkshire County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
43,559 Population 1,076/sq mi density
$68,386 Median Income $44,159 per capita
$233,700 Home Value $297,379 Zillow
$1,094 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
710 Violent Crime/100K 1,883 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$68,386 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$233,700 home value, $1,094/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
710 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Pittsfield 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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Area40.5 sq mi (104.8 km²)
Population Density1,076/sq mi
Coordinates42.4518°N, 73.2607°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBerkshire County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0433 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.5 / 100
Community Resilience93.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 118 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 82 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 137 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 53 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 86 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 71 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 98 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 72 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 71 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 70 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 139 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 134 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 73 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 73 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 150 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 148 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 73 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 70 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 70 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 193 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 72 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

226 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 110 fatalities, 2,202 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 31 km 3
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 80 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 14 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 90 km 94
May 22, 2014 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 57 km 3
May 31, 1998 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 52 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 50 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 91 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 64 km 0
May 10, 1954 EF3 88 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 73 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.2 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.6 in

Pittsfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").

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