Hartford, Connecticut has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold winters. The average summer high temperature is in the mid 80s and the winter low temperatures often drop below freezing. The area can experience snow during late autumn and early spring, as well as frequent thunderstorms during the summer months. Hartford also experiences occasional heat waves that can bring temperatures into the 90s or higher for days at a time. Despite this variability, Hartford's overall climate is generally mild compared to many other parts of the United States.
Hartford, Connecticut gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hartford averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 189 sunny days per year in Hartford. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hartford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 18
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year