Suffield Depot, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,947 Population 910/sq mi density

$377,500 Home Value $319,623 Zillow

$1,396 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

119 Violent Crime/100K 1,914 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

119 violent crimes/100K

Education

4.4 / 5.0

42.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Suffield Depot experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.0°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	133 ft (41 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density	910/sq mi
Coordinates	41.9852°N, 72.6393°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Capitol Planning Region County
Nearest Airport	Bradley International (BDL) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"

24% above US avg

Snowfall 51.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.02"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 13, 2015.

Oct 2, 1994	6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.7	50 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	54 km
Jun 16, 2000	5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts	M3.3	20 km
Jan 12, 2015	0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut	M3.3	67 km
Dec 13, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.2	137 km
Mar 22, 1996	2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island	M3.1	120 km
Jul 24, 2007	12 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M3.1	140 km
May 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.1	138 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	128 km
Oct 21, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.9	137 km
Sep 28, 2002	2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire	M2.8	124 km
Mar 10, 1992	2 km SW of Napeague, New York	M2.8	120 km
Aug 27, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	142 km
Mar 22, 2009	9 km SW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	141 km
Sep 30, 1991	0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire	M2.7	141 km
Oct 13, 1999	2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts	M2.7	117 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	125 km
Aug 25, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.7	142 km
Feb 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.7	137 km
Aug 14, 2014	6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut	M2.7	72 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1991	Bob	Category 2	122 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	16 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

258 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 2,240 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 1995	EF4	70 km	3
Jul 10, 1989	EF4	71 km	0
Oct 3, 1979	EF4	12 km	3
Aug 28, 1973	EF4	81 km	4
Jun 9, 1953	EF4	66 km	94
Jun 1, 2011	EF3	16 km	3
Jun 22, 1981	EF3	76 km	0
Sep 13, 1971	EF3	38 km	0
Jul 29, 1971	EF3	59 km	0
Oct 3, 1970	EF3	55 km	1
May 24, 1962	EF3	63 km	1
May 10, 1954	EF3	16 km	0
Jun 9, 1953	EF3	75 km	0
Aug 21, 1951	EF3	47 km	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF2	91 km	0
Jul 11, 2006	EF2	66 km	0
Jul 21, 2003	EF2	99 km	0
Jun 23, 2001	EF2	45 km	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	49 km	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	79 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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	—	137 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	EAST MOUNTAIN	964	92 km
2005	THE RANGE	760	99 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	3.2 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	3.7 in
April	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in
May	58°F (15°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
June	67°F (19°C)	3.8 in
July	74°F (24°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.9 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.7 in
November	42°F (6°C)	4.0 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	3.9 in

Suffield Depot has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (3.2").

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