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Weather & Climate in Noank, CT

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Noank experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°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 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 139 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation139 ft (42 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density1,057/sq mi
Coordinates41.3375°N, 71.9976°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportRhode Island Tf Green International (PVD)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience97.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively 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 Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very 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 M3.7 115 km 10 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 115 km 10 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 109 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 74 km 12 km
Apr 9, 2019 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York M3.0 105 km 7 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 136 km 10 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 39 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 M2.7 136 km 13 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 140 km 9 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 42 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 87 km 5 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 137 km 7 km
Jun 7, 2002 3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts M2.5 98 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 231 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 75 mph 231 km
1996 Edouard Category 1 92 mph 278 km
1991 Bob Category 2 109 mph 37 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 86 mph 91 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

146 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 727 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 76 km 3.0 mi 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 82 km 11.3 mi 3
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 91 km 0.1 mi 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 97 km 11.6 mi 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 76 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 95 km 28.0 mi 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 50 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 62 km 9.1 mi 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 58 km 4.0 mi 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 87 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 98 km 5.0 mi 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 66 km 4.0 mi 0
Jul 5, 1984 EF2 88 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 18, 1973 EF2 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 6, 1973 EF2 68 km 3.3 mi 0
Aug 31, 1973 EF2 75 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 12, 1973 EF2 99 km 1.5 mi 0
Aug 28, 1970 EF2 96 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 19, 1965 EF2 81 km 6.6 mi 0
Oct 12, 1962 EF2 88 km 4.1 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 — 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (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 86 km
2008 NOMANS AERIAL RX 546 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 4.2 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 4.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 4.4 in

Noank has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (3.4").

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