Springfield, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
154,751
Population
4,856/sq mi density
$51,339
Median Income
$27,054 per capita
$222,700
Home Value
$305,068 Zillow
$1,114
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
892
Violent Crime/100K
2,868 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$51,339 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$222,700 home value, $1,114/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
892 violent crimes/100K (135% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Springfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 31.9 sq mi (82.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,856/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1155°N, 72.5400°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hampden County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0438 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.22 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in |
Springfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.6").