Winsted, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
7,074
Population
1,450/sq mi density
$66,058
Median Income
$38,619 per capita
$214,000
Home Value
$286,343 Zillow
$1,193
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$66,058 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,193/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Winsted 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. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 740 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9258°N, 73.0675°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northwest Hills Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradley International (BDL) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 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 | - | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.6 in |
Winsted has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.2").