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Torrington, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
35,481 Population 892/sq mi density
$69,611 Median Income $37,570 per capita
$195,800 Home Value $290,042 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
106 Violent Crime/100K 1,095 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$69,611 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,800 home value, $1,101/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Torrington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 59.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area39.8 sq mi (103.0 km²)
Population Density892/sq mi
Coordinates41.8342°N, 73.1315°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthwest Hills Planning Region County
Nearest AirportBradley International (BDL)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 59.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience76.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 91 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 102 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 39 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 95 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 115 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 118 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 115 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 93 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 133 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 115 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 118 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 128 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 123 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 120 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 88 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 123 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 115 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 140 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 75 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 114 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 2 146 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 28 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

252 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 995 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 48 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 54 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 39 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 69 km 4
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 43 km 3
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 32 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 97 km 1
May 24, 1962 EF3 32 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 56 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 60 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 4 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 70 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 38 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 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,224 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 96 km
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.1 in

Torrington has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.4").

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