Quinnipiac University, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
3,821
Population
9,797/sq mi density
52°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Quinnipiac University experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,797/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4201°N, 72.8936°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in |
Quinnipiac University has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.5").