Plainfield, Connecticut has a moderate climate that is typical of New England. Summers are warm and humid with temperatures typically rising into the mid-80s, while winters are cool with temperatures usually dipping into the mid-20s. Rainfall is spread out evenly throughout the year, while snowfall can vary from season to season. Spring and Autumn tend to be short but pleasant with mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine.
Plainfield, Connecticut gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Plainfield averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Plainfield. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Plainfield gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year