The climate in Higganum, CT is varied, and generally mild. The summers tend to be warm and humid, while the winters are cold and snowy. While temperatures occasionally dip below freezing during the winter months, the average low temperature in January is 24°F. Spring sees temperatures as high as 70°F and cooler evenings that often bring rain showers. Summer temperatures can reach up to 90°F on the hottest days with high humidity levels. The autumn months bring cooler temperatures with highs in the mid-60s, and occasional snowfall can be experienced in late October or early November.
Higganum, Connecticut gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Higganum averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Higganum. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Higganum 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 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year