Ridgefield, CT has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Summers are typically hot and humid, with temperatures reaching the mid-80s Fahrenheit on average in July and August. Winters are cold and wet, with temperatures usually in the mid-30s Fahrenheit from December to March. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with most months receiving at least some rain or snowfall. Most of the annual precipitation is in the form of rainfall, though snowfall can be significant during winter months.
Ridgefield, Connecticut gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ridgefield averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 175 sunny days per year in Ridgefield. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ridgefield 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year