Upton, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,985 Population 1,209/sq mi density
$109,925 Median Income $56,389 per capita
$474,600 Home Value $714,166 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
35 Violent Crime/100K 105 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$109,925 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$474,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Upton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 48.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation452 ft (138 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density1,209/sq mi
Coordinates42.1821°N, 71.6108°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWorcester County County
Nearest AirportWorcester Regional (ORH)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 48.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0392 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)14.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.41 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.29 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.0 / 100
Community Resilience85.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 130 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 58 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 127 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 54 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 100 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 54 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 127 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 63 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 90 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 89 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 98 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 149 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 142 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 121 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 138 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 138 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 77 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 146 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 90 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 272 km
1991 Bob Category 2 89 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

235 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 105 fatalities, 2,034 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 94 km 3
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 56 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 94 km 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 49 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 56 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 49 km 1
May 20, 1963 EF3 89 km 0
May 10, 1954 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 13 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 100 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 77 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 48 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 45 km 2
Jul 24, 1975 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 6, 1973 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THE RANGE (760 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 THE RANGE 760 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 29°F (-1°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 4.7 in

Upton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.3").

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