Sandy Hook, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
9,718
Population
605/sq mi density
$144,335
Median Income
$71,633 per capita
$460,600
Home Value
$634,008 Zillow
$1,875
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$144,335 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$460,600 home value, $1,875/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandy Hook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 573 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 16.1 sq mi (41.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 605/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4090°N, 73.2426°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| 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 | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
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 | - | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in |
Sandy Hook has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.2").