Weather & Climate in Woodbury Center, CT

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

Woodbury Center 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 428 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.3°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	428 ft (130 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density	738/sq mi
Coordinates	41.5439°N, 73.2049°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County
Nearest Airport	Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"

43% above US avg

Snowfall 59.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.45"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	35.7 / 100
Community Resilience	77.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 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	118 km	10 km
Jun 16, 2000	5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts	M3.3	70 km	10 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	122 km	10 km
Jan 12, 2015	0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut	M3.3	111 km	5 km
Dec 13, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.2	137 km	10 km
Jul 24, 2007	12 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M3.1	140 km	15 km
May 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.1	137 km	9 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	61 km	10 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	104 km	10 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	134 km	0 km
Oct 21, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.9	136 km	7 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	91 km	12 km
Mar 10, 1992	2 km SW of Napeague, New York	M2.8	112 km	10 km
Aug 27, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	146 km	22 km
Mar 22, 2009	9 km SW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	143 km	16 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	58 km	9 km
Aug 25, 2011	5 km WSW of Altamont, New York	M2.7	146 km	18 km
Feb 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.7	136 km	9 km
Feb 20, 2009	15 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M2.7	136 km	8 km
Aug 14, 2014	6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut	M2.7	63 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	109 mph	139 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	86 mph	52 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

247 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 1,021 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 29, 1995	EF4	75 km	11.5 mi	3
Jul 10, 1989	EF4	31 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 3, 1979	EF4	58 km	11.3 mi	3
Aug 28, 1973	EF4	99 km	9.8 mi	4
Jun 1, 2011	EF3	72 km	37.6 mi	3
Jun 16, 1974	EF3	94 km	49.1 mi	0
Sep 13, 1971	EF3	98 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 29, 1971	EF3	13 km	0.1 mi	0
May 24, 1962	EF3	7 km	11.6 mi	1
May 10, 1954	EF3	74 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 21, 1951	EF3	59 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 2018	EF2	40 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 12, 2006	EF2	77 km	10.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 2003	EF2	97 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2001	EF2	29 km	0.5 mi	0
May 18, 2000	EF2	71 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 8, 1999	EF2	83 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	70 km	4.5 mi	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	97 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	71 km	3.7 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	—	83 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 acres, 1985).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1985	UNNAMED	23,000	86 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	100 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,224	92 km
2016	SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE	1,929	96 km
2012	CRESCENT BOW FIRE	1,068	80 km
1988	UNNAMED	833	84 km
2016	SHERWOOD	642	85 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	3.3 in	Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	4.0 in
April	47°F (8°C)	4.2 in
May	57°F (14°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	66°F (19°C)	4.0 in
July	70°F (21°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	4.1 in
September	62°F (16°C)	4.1 in
October	51°F (10°C)	4.0 in
November	41°F (5°C)	4.3 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	4.0 in

Woodbury Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.3").

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