Home / Select Cities / 2024 Comparing West Hartford, CT vs. Potsdam, NY

2024 Compare Climate & Weather:
West Hartford, CT vs Potsdam, NY

Change Cities
Highlights

On average, there are 161 sunny days per year in Potsdam. West Hartford averages 190 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Potsdam, New York gets 39.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. West Hartford, Connecticut gets 49.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Potsdam averages 69.5 inches of snow per year. West Hartford averages 37.3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.


Weather Highlights

Potsdam, New York
Summer High:
the July high is around 79.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5.8
Rain: averages 39.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 69.5 inches of snow a year

West Hartford, Connecticut
Summer High:
the July high is around 84.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17.8
Rain: averages 49.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37.3 inches of snow a year


BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
Potsdam

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Potsdam is 6.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New York.

6.2 / 10
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Potsdam, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

West Hartford

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for West Hartford is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Connecticut.

7 / 10
June, August and September are the most pleasant months in West Hartford, while January and February are the least comfortable months.


Today's Weather - West Hartford, CT

11 AM PST

Sunny

63°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonSunny65° / 45°S 9 to 13 mph
SundayChance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy70° / 56°S 9 mph
MondayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain75° / 52°NW 6 to 10 mph
TuesdayChance Light Rain66° / 50°SE 6 to 12 mph
WednesdaySlight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy65° / 47°NE 10 mph
ThursdayMostly Sunny73° / 51°SW 6 to 13 mph
FridayChance Light Rain72° / 54°SW 8 to 14 mph

Today's Weather - Potsdam, NY

11 AM PST

Chance Rain Showers

70°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonChance Rain Showers70° / 51°S 13 mph
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms70° / 46°SW 13 mph
MondayMostly Cloudy64° / 49°NE 7 to 10 mph
TuesdayRain Showers Likely60° / 47°NE 10 mph
WednesdaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny65° / 47°N 6 mph
ThursdayChance Rain Showers73° / 55°SW 6 to 9 mph
FridayChance Rain Showers72° / 52°SW 5 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthWest Hartford, CTPotsdam, NY
January36° / 18°26° / 6°
February39° / 21°29° / 8°
March48° / 28°39° / 19°
April60° / 39°54° / 33°
May71° / 48°67° / 44°
June79° / 58°75° / 54°
July84° / 63°80° / 58°
August82° / 62°78° / 56°
September75° / 53°70° / 48°
October63° / 41°57° / 37°
November52° / 33°45° / 28°
December41° / 24°32° / 15°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: West Hartford / Potsdam
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 028 / 3010 / 145 / 11
February0 / 025 / 279 / 114 / 8
March0 / 021 / 2710 / 113 / 6
April0 / 06 / 1411 / 120 / 2
May1 / 01 / 312 / 140 / 0
June2 / 10 / 011 / 120 / 0
July5 / 10 / 010 / 120 / 0
August3 / 10 / 09 / 110 / 0
September1 / 00 / 19 / 120 / 0
October0 / 04 / 99 / 130 / 0
November0 / 014 / 2010 / 131 / 3
December0 / 026 / 2810 / 143 / 9
July is the hottest month for West Hartford with an average high temperature of 84.1°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Connecticut. In West Hartford, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for West Hartford are June, September and August.

July is the hottest month for Potsdam with an average high temperature of 79.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New York. In Potsdam, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Potsdam are August, July and June.


January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for West Hartford with an average of 17.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Connecticut.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Potsdam with an average of 5.8°. This is one of the coldest places in New York.



In West Hartford, there are 12.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Connecticut.

In Potsdam, there are 2.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New York.



In West Hartford, there are 124.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Connecticut.

In Potsdam, there are 159.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in New York.



In West Hartford, there are 2.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Connecticut.

In Potsdam, there are 27.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in New York.



October is the wettest month in West Hartford with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 49.7 inches in West Hartford means that it is about average compared to other places in Connecticut.


September is the wettest month in Potsdam with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.1 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 39.1 inches in Potsdam means that it is drier than most places in New York.


May is the rainiest month in West Hartford with 11.8 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 9.1 rainy days. There are 119.6 rainy days annually in West Hartford, which is about average compared to other places in Connecticut. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.

December is the rainiest month in Potsdam with 14.2 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 11.2 rainy days. There are 149.0 rainy days annually in Potsdam, which is rainier than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.



An annual snowfall of 37.3 inches in West Hartford means that it is snowier than most places in Connecticut.

An annual snowfall of 69.5 inches in Potsdam means that it is snowier than most places in New York.



January is the snowiest month in West Hartford with 11.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Potsdam with 17.6 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.


DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.


Reviews for West Hartford    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of West Hartford

Reviews for Potsdam    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Potsdam

 Most Recent Searches On Compare Climate & Weather
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare West Hartford Cost of Living vs Potsdam Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now


ZIPS IN WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
06107, 06117, 06119, 06110
ZIPS IN POTSDAM, NEW YORK
No Zip Codes Here.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting

LEARN MORE ABOUT POTSDAM, NEW YORK
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now