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West Simsbury, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
2,878
Population
622/sq mi density
$191,042
Median Income
$100,677 per capita
$468,400
Home Value
$473,581 Zillow
$2,250
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
77
Violent Crime/100K
2,202 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$191,042 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$468,400 home value, $2,250/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.4% bachelor's degree or higher
West Simsbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8757°N, 72.8451°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Capitol Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in |
West Simsbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.4").