Climate of Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Point-value climate at Hartford (Connecticut, United States of America). Population approximately 913,000.
Located in Connecticut, United States of America, Hartford has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 913,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -3.1°C / 26.4°F in January to 23.4°C / 74.1°F in July, with rainfall varying from 81 mm / 3.2 in (February) to 103 mm / 4.1 in (May) — about 1136 mm / 44.7 in across the year. Hartford is the capital of Connecticut. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Hartford's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.1°C26.4°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Snowy |
| February | -1.8°C28.8°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Snowy |
| March | 3.4°C38.1°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| April | 9.2°C48.6°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| May | 15.4°C59.7°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| June | 20.4°C68.7°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| July | 23.4°C74.1°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| August | 22.4°C72.3°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| September | 18°C64.4°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| October | 11.6°C52.9°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| November | 6.2°C43.2°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| December | 0.1°C32.2°F | 98 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Hartford?
Hartford does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Hartford's warmest month is July at an average of 23.4°C / 74.1°F, and its driest month is February with about 81 mm / 3.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Hartford?
Hartford, in Connecticut, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -3.1°C / 26.4°F in January to 23.4°C / 74.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1136 mm / 44.7 in, with the wettest month being May (103 mm / 4.1 in) and the driest February (81 mm / 3.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Hartford in July?
The average temperature in Hartford in July is 23.4°C / 74.1°F, with rainfall of about 92 mm / 3.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Hartford?
The driest month in Hartford is February, with about 81 mm / 3.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -1.8°C / 28.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Hartford?
The wettest month in Hartford is May, with approximately 103 mm / 4.1 in of average monthly rainfall.