Berlin, CT Climate


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Berlin, CT enjoys a moderate climate that is ideal for outdoor activities throughout the year. Summers in Berlin are usually hot and humid, with temperatures normally ranging between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 32 degrees Celsius). Winters are cold but generally mild, with daytime highs usually hovering around the freezing mark. Snowfall is common during winter months, though it usually doesn't accumulate more than a few inches. Spring brings mild temperatures and occasional rain showers while fall brings cooler temperatures and vibrant colors as the leaves on deciduous trees turn bright shades of orange, red, and yellow. Berlin's temperate climate makes it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts all year round.

Berlin, Connecticut gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Berlin averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 190 sunny days per year in Berlin. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Berlin gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 112 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Berlin is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Connecticut.

9.1 Summer - 5.1 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Berlin, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateBerlin, ConnecticutUnited States
  50.3 in.38.1 in.
  34.8 in.27.8 in.
  111.6 days106.2 days
  190 days205 days
  84.1°85.8°
  18.7°21.7°
  7.17
  3.34.3
  95 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Berlin with an average high temperature of 84.1°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Connecticut. In Berlin, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Berlin are June, September and August.
In Berlin, there are 10.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Connecticut.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Berlin with an average of 18.7°. This is about average compared to other places in Connecticut.
In Berlin, there are 119.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Connecticut.
In Berlin, there are 2.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Connecticut.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Berlin but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
October is the wettest month in Berlin with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.4 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 50.3 inches in Berlin means that it is about average compared to other places in Connecticut.
May is the rainiest month in Berlin with 10.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.3 rainy days. There are 111.6 rainy days annually in Berlin, which is less rainy than most 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.
An annual snowfall of 34.8 inches in Berlin means that it is about average compared to other places in Connecticut. January is the snowiest month in Berlin with 10.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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