Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Terramuggus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°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 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average
27°F (-3°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
469 ft (143 m)
Area
1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density
849/sq mi
Coordinates
41.6336°N, 72.4718°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Capitol Planning Region County
Nearest Airport
Bradley International (BDL) 24 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall43.3"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov)4.61"
Driest Month (Feb)3.58"
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
18 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
81 km
10 km
Jan 12, 2015
0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut
M3.3
49 km
5 km
Jun 16, 2000
5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts
M3.3
59 km
10 km
Oct 2, 1994
1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts
M3.3
84 km
10 km
Mar 22, 1996
2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island
M3.1
102 km
12 km
Apr 9, 2019
63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York
M3.0
143 km
7 km
Oct 28, 1991
3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut
M3.0
112 km
10 km
Aug 5, 2025
1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey
M2.8
148 km
12 km
Mar 10, 1992
2 km SW of Napeague, New York
M2.8
78 km
10 km
Apr 12, 1991
2 km ENE of North Castle, New York
M2.7
112 km
9 km
Oct 13, 1999
2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts
M2.7
133 km
2 km
Aug 14, 2014
6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut
M2.7
32 km
4 km
Aug 22, 2000
2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York
M2.6
99 km
7 km
Jan 13, 2015
2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut
M2.6
51 km
9 km
Apr 22, 1996
3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts
M2.6
117 km
5 km
Jun 7, 2002
3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts
M2.5
96 km
5 km
Jan 23, 1990
3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts
M2.5
125 km
5 km
Jan 15, 1992
5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York
M2.5
147 km
7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 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
278 km
2014
Arthur
Category 1
75 mph
282 km
1991
Bob
Category 2
104 mph
87 km
1985
Gloria
Category 1
86 mph
40 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
234 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 104 fatalities, 2,183 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989
EF4
46 km
3.0 mi
0
Oct 3, 1979
EF4
32 km
11.3 mi
3
Jun 9, 1953
EF4
96 km
34.9 mi
94
Jun 1, 2011
EF3
57 km
37.6 mi
3
Sep 13, 1971
EF3
79 km
0.5 mi
0
Jul 29, 1971
EF3
49 km
0.1 mi
0
Oct 3, 1970
EF3
81 km
35.4 mi
1
May 24, 1962
EF3
55 km
11.6 mi
1
May 10, 1954
EF3
32 km
0.3 mi
0
Jun 9, 1953
EF3
83 km
28.0 mi
0
Aug 21, 1951
EF3
6 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 18, 2023
EF2
77 km
9.1 mi
0
Jun 23, 2001
EF2
57 km
0.5 mi
0
Aug 8, 1999
EF2
71 km
4.0 mi
0
Jul 3, 1997
EF2
84 km
3.7 mi
0
Jul 3, 1997
EF2
86 km
4.5 mi
0
Jul 10, 1989
EF2
75 km
10.0 mi
0
Jul 10, 1989
EF2
94 km
0.2 mi
0
Jul 10, 1989
EF2
54 km
5.0 mi
0
Aug 7, 1986
EF2
86 km
4.0 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
88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
27°F (-3°C)
4.1 in
Coldest
February
28°F (-2°C)
3.6 in
Driest
March
36°F (2°C)
4.3 in
April
46°F (8°C)
4.4 in
May
57°F (14°C)
4.2 in
June
65°F (18°C)
4.0 in
July
72°F (22°C)
3.9 in
Warmest
August
70°F (21°C)
3.9 in
September
62°F (17°C)
4.1 in
October
52°F (11°C)
4.1 in
November
43°F (6°C)
4.6 in
Wettest
December
32°F (0°C)
4.3 in
Terramuggus has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.6").