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West Haven, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
55,147
Population
5,130/sq mi density
$73,566
Median Income
$35,483 per capita
$265,200
Home Value
$347,397 Zillow
$1,389
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
155
Violent Crime/100K
1,991 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,566 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$265,200 home value, $1,389/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
West Haven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2721°N, 72.9675°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
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 | — | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in |
West Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.4").