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Winchendon, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Cheshire County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,407
Population
1,941/sq mi density
$67,188
Median Income
$38,592 per capita
$258,300
Home Value
$389,940 Zillow
$1,217
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
340
Violent Crime/100K
918 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$67,188 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$258,300 home value, $1,217/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Winchendon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,941/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6804°N, 72.0420°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cheshire County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0394 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in |
Winchendon has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.2").