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Connecticut Weather Forecast

Connecticut weather: 64°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 64°F now🕔 4:31 AM local📅 Best: June, August and October👥 3.6 million

14-day forecast for Connecticut

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22🌦️ Light rain74° / 63°8% · 0,1 in7 mph4
Sun, Aug 23🌧️ Rain74° / 65°51% · 0,4 in13 mph7
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast81° / 59°17%11 mph7
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast75° / 61°2%10 mph6
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast82° / 58°3%8 mph7
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast86° / 61°32%11 mph7
Fri, Aug 28🌧️ Heavy drizzle85° / 67°37% · 0,3 in10 mph5
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast77° / 61°20%10 mph7
Sun, Aug 30☀️ Clear sky79° / 54°12%6 mph7
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast81° / 56°23%13 mph7
Tue, Sep 1🌧️ Heavy drizzle88° / 71°27% · 0,2 in12 mph6
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast82° / 65°18%8 mph4
Thu, Sep 3🌤️ Mainly clear83° / 57°30%6 mph6
Fri, Sep 4☀️ Clear sky84° / 58°19%9 mph6

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Warming. The second half of the window averages 35°F warmer than the days immediately ahead.

Against the normal

The window averages 81°F against a August normal of 81°F - right on average.

Rainfall

Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,7 in against a typical 0,7 in).

What this means for Connecticut

Compared with normal

Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 74°F is 6.8°F below the 81°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 80°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Connecticut?

Connecticut is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 41.7658, -72.6734. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Connecticut right now?

It is currently 64°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Connecticut?

June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Connecticut, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Connecticut in?

Connecticut observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 4:31 AM.

How many people live in Connecticut?

Connecticut has a population of approximately 3.6 million.

What is the nearest airport to Connecticut?

The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 92 mi away, Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 95 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 97 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Connecticut?

Popular options include Central Park, Times Square, Empire State Building, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 4:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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