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Weather & Climate in Warren, MA

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

Warren experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 63.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 593 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation593 ft (181 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density551/sq mi
Coordinates42.2183°N, 72.1856°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHampden County County
Nearest AirportWorcester Regional (ORH)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 63.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.5 / 100
Community Resilience73.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 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 16 km 10 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 133 km 5 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 16 km 10 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 57 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 54 km 10 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 132 km 5 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 121 km 2 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 98 km 12 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 120 km 1 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 120 km 2 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 121 km 7 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 149 km 5 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 82 km 5 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 137 km 10 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 137 km 13 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 72 km 2 km
Feb 15, 2018 0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire M2.7 124 km 7 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 97 km 4 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 100 km 4 km
Oct 11, 2013 New Hampshire M2.6 121 km 4 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 112 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 86 mph 62 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

267 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 104 fatalities, 2,034 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 55 km 11.3 mi 3
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 28 km 34.9 mi 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 48 km 37.6 mi 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 34 km 7.1 mi 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 42 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 13 km 35.4 mi 1
May 20, 1963 EF3 76 km 14.0 mi 0
May 10, 1954 EF3 41 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 35 km 28.0 mi 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 76 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 69 km 9.1 mi 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 98 km 1.9 mi 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 41 km 2.9 mi 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 90 km 0.5 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 92 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 85 km 4.5 mi 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 86 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 81 km 3.7 mi 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 79 km 4.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 98 km
2005 THE RANGE 760 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.5 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.8 in

Warren has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.2").

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