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Connecticut Weather Forecast

Connecticut weather: 68°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 68°F now🕔 9:54 PM local📅 Best: June, August and October👥 3.6 million

Air quality and pollen in Connecticut

51
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.516.8 µg/m³
PM1017.5 µg/m³
Ozone68 µg/m³
NO₂10.8 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Weather in Connecticut right now

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68°F
Overcast · feels like 72°F
Humidity87%
Wind3 mph N
Gusts10 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1014 hPa
VisibilityGood · 8 mi
Air quality51 · Moderate
Sunrise6:05 AM
Sunset7:42 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 57%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:54 PM, Aug 21 local time.

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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 68°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 3 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 9:54 PM.

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 21, 2026 at 9:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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