Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in West Warren, MA

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

West Warren experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°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 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 47.5 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 749 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation749 ft (228 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density487/sq mi
Coordinates42.2193°N, 72.2312°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHampden County County
Nearest AirportWorcester Regional (ORH)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 47.5"
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 15 km 10 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 134 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 59 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 50 km 10 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 134 km 5 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 124 km 2 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 101 km 12 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 122 km 1 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 123 km 2 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 122 km 7 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 150 km 5 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 83 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 M2.7 141 km 13 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 75 km 2 km
Feb 15, 2018 0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire M2.7 127 km 7 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 99 km 4 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 99 km 4 km
Oct 11, 2013 New Hampshire M2.6 122 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 114 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 86 mph 59 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

268 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 107 fatalities, 2,055 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 99 km 11.5 mi 3
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 52 km 11.3 mi 3
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 28 km 34.9 mi 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 45 km 37.6 mi 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 35 km 7.1 mi 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 38 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 39 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 38 km 28.0 mi 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 75 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 72 km 9.1 mi 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 39 km 2.9 mi 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 87 km 0.5 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 93 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 100 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 82 km 4.5 mi 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 87 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 78 km 3.7 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 94 km
2005 THE RANGE 760 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°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

West 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").

View full profile of West Warren, MA →