The climate in Litchfield, CT is generally mild and temperate. The summers are warm but not excessively hot, with temperatures rarely rising above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cold, but often snowfall is light compared to other parts of the Northeast. Spring and fall are both pleasant seasons, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to mid-70s on average. Due to its slightly higher elevation, the area experiences cooler temperatures than other parts of Connecticut. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, ensuring that Litchfield residents get plenty of sunshine throughout the year.
Litchfield, Connecticut gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Litchfield averages 58 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in Litchfield. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Litchfield gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 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 13
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 58 inches of snow a year