Weather & Climate in Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County), CT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 25 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average
31°F (-0°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
25 ft (8 m)
Area
1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density
2,787/sq mi
Coordinates
41.3496°N, 72.0505°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County
Nearest Airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 41 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall24.5"
Wettest Month (Nov)4.65"
Driest Month (Jul)3.46"
Air Quality
AQI Median
39.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
26.8 / 100
Community Resilience
86.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.7.
Oct 2, 1994
6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts
M3.7
113 km
10 km
Oct 2, 1994
1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts
M3.3
113 km
10 km
Jun 16, 2000
5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts
M3.3
105 km
10 km
Jan 12, 2015
0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut
M3.3
46 km
5 km
Mar 22, 1996
2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island
M3.1
77 km
12 km
Apr 9, 2019
63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York
M3.0
106 km
7 km
Oct 28, 1991
3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut
M3.0
132 km
10 km
Mar 10, 1992
2 km SW of Napeague, New York
M2.8
40 km
10 km
Oct 13, 1999
2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts
M2.7
143 km
2 km
Oct 11, 1990
5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts
M2.7
139 km
13 km
Apr 12, 1991
2 km ENE of North Castle, New York
M2.7
136 km
9 km
Aug 14, 2014
6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut
M2.7
37 km
4 km
Jan 13, 2015
2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut
M2.6
46 km
9 km
Apr 22, 1996
3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts
M2.6
90 km
5 km
Aug 22, 2000
2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York
M2.6
132 km
7 km
Jun 7, 2002
3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts
M2.5
99 km
5 km
Jan 23, 1990
3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts
M2.5
137 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2021
Henri
Category 1
75 mph
234 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
75 mph
236 km
1996
Edouard
Category 1
92 mph
283 km
1991
Bob
Category 2
109 mph
41 km
1985
Gloria
Category 1
86 mph
87 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
163 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 730 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989
EF4
71 km
3.0 mi
0
Oct 3, 1979
EF4
78 km
11.3 mi
3
Jul 29, 1971
EF3
86 km
0.1 mi
0
May 24, 1962
EF3
92 km
11.6 mi
1
May 10, 1954
EF3
72 km
0.3 mi
0
Jun 9, 1953
EF3
94 km
28.0 mi
0
Aug 21, 1951
EF3
45 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 18, 2023
EF2
64 km
9.1 mi
0
Aug 8, 1999
EF2
55 km
4.0 mi
0
Jul 10, 1989
EF2
85 km
0.2 mi
0
Jul 10, 1989
EF2
93 km
5.0 mi
0
Aug 7, 1986
EF2
68 km
4.0 mi
0
Jul 5, 1984
EF2
83 km
3.0 mi
0
Jul 24, 1975
EF2
98 km
0.3 mi
0
Sep 18, 1973
EF2
76 km
0.1 mi
0
Sep 6, 1973
EF2
64 km
3.3 mi
0
Aug 31, 1973
EF2
71 km
0.1 mi
0
Jun 12, 1973
EF2
94 km
1.5 mi
0
Aug 28, 1970
EF2
100 km
1.0 mi
0
Aug 19, 1965
EF2
77 km
6.6 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
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
—
107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: CRESCENT BOW FIRE (1,068 acres, 2012).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2012
CRESCENT BOW FIRE
1,068
83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
31°F (-0°C)
4.3 in
February
29°F (-2°C)
3.6 in
Coldest
March
37°F (3°C)
4.4 in
April
47°F (8°C)
4.3 in
May
57°F (14°C)
3.9 in
June
65°F (18°C)
3.7 in
July
73°F (23°C)
3.5 in
Warmest, Driest
August
71°F (22°C)
4.1 in
September
64°F (18°C)
4.0 in
October
53°F (12°C)
4.1 in
November
44°F (7°C)
4.7 in
Wettest
December
34°F (1°C)
4.4 in
Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (3.5").