Storrs, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
13,502
Population
1,812/sq mi density
$33,125
Median Income
$16,081 per capita
$304,600
Home Value
$264,043 Zillow
$1,612
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,125 median income, 13.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$304,600 home value, $1,612/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Storrs 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 43.2 inches. The area receives 39.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 634 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,812/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8089°N, 72.2516°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Capitol Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in |
Storrs has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.7").