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Sturbridge, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
2,277
Population
427/sq mi density
$129,413
Median Income
$59,811 per capita
$404,700
Home Value
$496,989 Zillow
$1,682
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
177
Violent Crime/100K
1,176 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$129,413 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$404,700 home value, $1,682/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sturbridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 52.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 694 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0971°N, 72.0550°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hampden County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.2 in |
Sturbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.5").