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Saugatuck, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,091 Population 1,662/sq mi density
$208,242 Median Income $146,956 per capita
$1,408,500 Home Value $639,076 Zillow
$2,245 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
292 Violent Crime/100K 1,810 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$208,242 median income, 2.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$1,408,500 home value, $2,245/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
292 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Saugatuck experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density1,662/sq mi
Coordinates41.1121°N, 73.3688°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreater Bridgeport Planning Region County
Nearest AirportLaguardia (LGA)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 33.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.3 / 100
Community Resilience59.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 126 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 125 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 141 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 119 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 117 km
Apr 9, 2019 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York M3.0 141 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 18 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 64 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 101 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 125 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 125 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 57 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 108 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 24 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 78 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 62 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 143 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 127 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 109 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 277 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 279 km
1991 Bob Category 2 134 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 57 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

209 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 267 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 49 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 56 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 53 km 1
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 89 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 51 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 79 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 5, 1984 EF2 71 km 0
Sep 18, 1973 EF2 53 km 0
Sep 18, 1973 EF2 67 km 0
Aug 31, 1973 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 12, 1973 EF2 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 41 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 63 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 78 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 52 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 65 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.8 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.0 in

Saugatuck has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.2").

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