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Weather & Climate in Winsted, CT

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

Winsted experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°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 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 740 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation740 ft (226 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density1,450/sq mi
Coordinates41.9258°N, 73.0675°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthwest Hills Planning Region County
Nearest AirportBradley International (BDL)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 59.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience76.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

28 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 80 km 10 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 99 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 28 km 10 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 85 km 10 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 112 km 10 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 115 km 15 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 112 km 9 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 104 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 145 km 10 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 112 km 7 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 130 km 12 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 132 km 10 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 119 km 22 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 117 km 16 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 99 km 9 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 119 km 18 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 111 km 9 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 137 km 6 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 80 km 4 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 111 km 8 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 146 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 86 mph 22 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

252 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 112 fatalities, 2,222 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 43 km 11.5 mi 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 62 km 3.0 mi 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 33 km 11.3 mi 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 62 km 9.8 mi 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 96 km 34.9 mi 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 33 km 37.6 mi 3
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 73 km 49.1 mi 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 56 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 42 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 87 km 35.4 mi 1
May 24, 1962 EF3 42 km 11.6 mi 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 49 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 61 km 0.1 mi 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 70 km 1.2 mi 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 89 km 2.9 mi 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 74 km 1.3 mi 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 81 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 15 km 0.5 mi 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 76 km 0.2 mi 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 87 km 8.0 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 — 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.1 in

Winsted has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.4").

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