Windsor Locks, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

3.4 /5.0

B Good

12,555 Population 1,392/sq mi density

$90,417 Median Income $44,126 per capita

$236,800 Home Value $319,623 Zillow

$1,290 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

62 Violent Crime/100K 1,083 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$90,417 median income, 4.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$236,800 home value, $1,290/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

62 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Windsor Locks experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.0°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	145 ft (44 m)
Area	9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²)
Population Density	1,392/sq mi
Coordinates	41.9278°N, 72.6516°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Capitol Planning Region County
Nearest Airport	Bradley International (BDL) 2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"

24% above US avg

Snowfall 51.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.02"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

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)

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 13, 2015.

Oct 2, 1994	6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.7	56 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	60 km
Jun 16, 2000	5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts	M3.3	24 km
Jan 12, 2015	0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut	M3.3	65 km
Dec 13, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.2	140 km
Mar 22, 1996	2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island	M3.1	120 km
May 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.1	140 km
Jul 24, 2007	12 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M3.1	142 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	123 km
Oct 21, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.9	139 km
Sep 28, 2002	2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire	M2.8	129 km
Mar 10, 1992	2 km SW of Napeague, New York	M2.8	114 km
Aug 27, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	145 km
Mar 22, 2009	9 km SW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	144 km
Sep 30, 1991	0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire	M2.7	146 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	120 km
Oct 13, 1999	2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts	M2.7	121 km
Aug 25, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.7	145 km
Feb 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.7	139 km
Aug 14, 2014	6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut	M2.7	66 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	13 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

258 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 2,228 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 1995	EF4	71 km	3
Jul 10, 1989	EF4	64 km	0
Oct 3, 1979	EF4	6 km	3
Aug 28, 1973	EF4	84 km	4
Jun 9, 1953	EF4	72 km	94
Jun 1, 2011	EF3	21 km	3
Jun 22, 1981	EF3	82 km	0
Sep 13, 1971	EF3	45 km	0
Jul 29, 1971	EF3	54 km	0
Oct 3, 1970	EF3	60 km	1
May 24, 1962	EF3	57 km	1
May 10, 1954	EF3	15 km	0
Jun 9, 1953	EF3	78 km	0
Aug 21, 1951	EF3	41 km	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF2	90 km	0
May 15, 2018	EF2	98 km	0
Jul 11, 2006	EF2	72 km	0
Jun 23, 2001	EF2	41 km	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	82 km	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	51 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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	—	131 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	EAST MOUNTAIN	964	98 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	3.2 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	3.7 in
April	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in
May	58°F (15°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
June	67°F (19°C)	3.8 in
July	74°F (24°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.9 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.7 in
November	42°F (6°C)	4.0 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	3.9 in

Windsor Locks has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (3.2").

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