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Warren, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
705 Population 551/sq mi density
$40,315 Median Income $35,750 per capita
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
26 Violent Crime/100K 502 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,315 median income, 14.9% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Warren experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 63.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation593 ft (181 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density551/sq mi
Coordinates42.2183°N, 72.1856°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHampden County County
Nearest AirportWorcester Regional (ORH)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 63.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.5 / 100
Community Resilience73.2 / 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)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 15, 2018.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 16 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 133 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 16 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 57 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 54 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 132 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 121 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 98 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 120 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 120 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 121 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 149 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 82 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 137 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 137 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 72 km
Feb 15, 2018 0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire M2.7 124 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 97 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 100 km
Oct 11, 2013 New Hampshire M2.6 121 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 2 112 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 62 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

267 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 104 fatalities, 2,034 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 55 km 3
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 28 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 48 km 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 34 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 42 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 13 km 1
May 20, 1963 EF3 76 km 0
May 10, 1954 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 35 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 76 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 41 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 90 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 98 km
2005 THE RANGE 760 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.5 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.8 in

Warren has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.2").

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