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West Warren, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
619 Population 487/sq mi density
$274,600 Home Value $337,919 Zillow
$862 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 1,769 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.5% bachelor's degree or higher
West Warren experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 47.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation749 ft (228 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density487/sq mi
Coordinates42.2193°N, 72.2312°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHampden County County
Nearest AirportWorcester Regional (ORH)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 47.5"
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 15 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 134 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 59 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 50 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 134 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 124 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 101 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 122 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 123 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 122 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 150 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 83 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 M2.7 141 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 75 km
Feb 15, 2018 0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire M2.7 127 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 99 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 99 km
Oct 11, 2013 New Hampshire M2.6 122 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 2 114 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 59 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

268 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 107 fatalities, 2,055 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 99 km 3
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 52 km 3
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 28 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 45 km 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 35 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 38 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 13 km 1
May 20, 1963 EF3 76 km 0
May 10, 1954 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 38 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 39 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 87 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 78 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 94 km
2005 THE RANGE 760 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°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

West 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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