Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Somers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 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 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-5°C)
July Average
70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
271 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
243 ft (74 m)
Area
2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density
849/sq mi
Coordinates
41.9917°N, 72.4451°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Capitol Planning Region County
Nearest Airport
Bradley International (BDL) 13 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall50.2"
32% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov)4.29"
Driest Month (Feb)3.39"
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
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
42 km
10 km
Oct 2, 1994
1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts
M3.3
45 km
10 km
Jun 16, 2000
5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts
M3.3
33 km
10 km
Jan 12, 2015
0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut
M3.3
53 km
5 km
Mar 22, 1996
2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island
M3.1
105 km
12 km
Oct 28, 1991
3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut
M3.0
139 km
10 km
Mar 10, 1992
2 km SW of Napeague, New York
M2.8
115 km
10 km
Sep 28, 2002
2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire
M2.8
114 km
5 km
Apr 12, 1991
2 km ENE of North Castle, New York
M2.7
137 km
9 km
Oct 13, 1999
2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts
M2.7
103 km
2 km
Sep 30, 1991
0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire
M2.7
130 km
4 km
Aug 14, 2014
6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut
M2.7
72 km
4 km
Apr 22, 1996
3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts
M2.6
120 km
5 km
Jan 13, 2015
2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut
M2.6
54 km
9 km
Aug 22, 2000
2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York
M2.6
117 km
7 km
Jun 7, 2002
3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts
M2.5
75 km
5 km
Jan 23, 1990
3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts
M2.5
95 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 2.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
1991
Bob
Category 2
104 mph
109 km
1985
Gloria
Category 1
86 mph
31 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
265 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 2,256 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 29, 1995
EF4
85 km
11.5 mi
3
Jul 10, 1989
EF4
78 km
3.0 mi
0
Oct 3, 1979
EF4
22 km
11.3 mi
3
Aug 28, 1973
EF4
93 km
9.8 mi
4
Jun 9, 1953
EF4
58 km
34.9 mi
94
Jun 1, 2011
EF3
28 km
37.6 mi
3
Jun 22, 1981
EF3
66 km
7.1 mi
0
Sep 13, 1971
EF3
42 km
0.5 mi
0
Jul 29, 1971
EF3
70 km
0.1 mi
0
Oct 3, 1970
EF3
44 km
35.4 mi
1
May 24, 1962
EF3
75 km
11.6 mi
1
May 10, 1954
EF3
8 km
0.3 mi
0
Jun 9, 1953
EF3
59 km
28.0 mi
0
Aug 21, 1951
EF3
46 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 18, 2023
EF2
75 km
9.1 mi
0
Jul 11, 2006
EF2
62 km
2.9 mi
0
Jun 23, 2001
EF2
60 km
0.5 mi
0
Jul 3, 1997
EF2
92 km
1.5 mi
0
Jul 3, 1997
EF2
63 km
3.7 mi
0
Jul 3, 1997
EF2
67 km
4.5 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
—
143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: THE RANGE (760 acres, 2005).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2005
THE RANGE
760
86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-5°C)
3.9 in
Coldest
February
26°F (-3°C)
3.4 in
Driest
March
35°F (2°C)
4.0 in
April
46°F (8°C)
4.1 in
May
57°F (14°C)
4.1 in
June
65°F (18°C)
3.9 in
July
70°F (21°C)
3.8 in
Warmest
August
70°F (21°C)
3.9 in
September
62°F (17°C)
4.1 in
October
51°F (10°C)
4.0 in
November
41°F (5°C)
4.3 in
Wettest
December
30°F (-1°C)
4.1 in
Somers has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.4").