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Wilbraham, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,247 Population 760/sq mi density
$88,409 Median Income $43,994 per capita
$361,600 Home Value $462,977 Zillow
$1,148 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
143 Violent Crime/100K 1,494 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,409 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$361,600 home value, $1,148/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilbraham 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

Elevation247 ft (75 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.6 km²)
Population Density760/sq mi
Coordinates42.1321°N, 72.4382°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHampden County County
Nearest AirportWestfield-Barnes Regional (BAF)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 47.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.27"

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

35 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 27 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 150 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 62 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 32 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 31 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 146 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 150 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 111 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 143 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 146 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 148 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 142 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 141 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 145 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 137 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 101 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 130 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 149 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 149 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 94 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 2 119 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 40 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

268 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 2,256 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 82 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 92 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 34 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 87 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 44 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 26 km 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 53 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 29 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 82 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 31 km 1
May 20, 1963 EF3 90 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 86 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 55 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 62 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 86 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 88 km
2005 THE RANGE 760 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.9 in

Wilbraham has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.3").

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