Quinebaug, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Worcester County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,163
Population
268/sq mi density
$81,458
Median Income
$43,312 per capita
$241,400
Home Value
$336,876 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,458 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$241,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Quinebaug experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 422 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0115°N, 71.9261°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Worcester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0392 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.41 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.7 in |
Quinebaug has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (3.4").