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West Mountain, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
418 Population 196/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $115,790 per capita
$833,300 Home Value $953,119 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
4 Violent Crime/100K 257 property/100K
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$833,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.8 / 5.0
4 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.7% bachelor's degree or higher
West Mountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 34.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density196/sq mi
Coordinates41.3001°N, 73.5423°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWestern Connecticut Planning Region County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 34.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.4 / 100
Community Resilience62.3 / 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 Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 122 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 122 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 145 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 107 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 149 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 124 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 149 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 26 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 65 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 95 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 122 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 121 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 149 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 127 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 52 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 19 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 149 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 149 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 88 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 123 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 2 159 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 81 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

233 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 775 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 54 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 97 km 3
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 83 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 50 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 45 km 1
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 92 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 25 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 38 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 66 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 18 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 67 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 50 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 64 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 78 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 79 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 76 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 49 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.9 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 4.0 in

West Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.3").

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