New Canaan, CT has a humid continental climate with cool winters and warm summers. It experiences four distinct seasons, with moderate precipitation throughout the year. Average high temperatures in the summer reach the mid-80s Fahrenheit while winter lows can dip into the low 20s Fahrenheit. Snowfall usually averages around 40 inches annually, providing plenty of opportunities for winter activities like skiing or snowshoeing. Rainfall is generally concentrated during spring and fall months, with occasional thunderstorms and showers in the summer months as well.
New Canaan, Connecticut gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
New Canaan averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in New Canaan. The US average is 205 sunny days.
New Canaan gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 123 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year