Watertown, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
4,215
Population
1,786/sq mi density
$98,003
Median Income
$44,837 per capita
$278,500
Home Value
$392,409 Zillow
$1,115
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
13
Violent Crime/100K
1,160 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$98,003 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$278,500 home value, $1,115/mo rent
F
Safety
1.3 / 5.0
13 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Watertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 46.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,786/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6012°N, 73.1215°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | - | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.2 in |
Watertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.1").