Shelburne Falls, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,755
Population
667/sq mi density
$52,604
Median Income
$39,735 per capita
$296,000
Home Value
$324,482 Zillow
$1,069
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$52,604 median income, 7.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$296,000 home value, $1,069/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Shelburne Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 85.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 920 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 667/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6095°N, 72.7470°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0398 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.7 in |
Shelburne Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 19°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.1").