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Redding Center, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
217
Population
314/sq mi density
$183,796
Median Income
$80,641 per capita
$509,600
Home Value
$542,130 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$183,796 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$509,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Redding Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 667 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 314/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3067°N, 73.3830°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.3 / 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 61 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 in |
Redding Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.4").