Thompson, CT is characterized by a humid continental climate. This means hot, muggy summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. Summers in Thompson are typically quite warm, with temperatures ranging from the mid 60s to the mid 80s (Fahrenheit). Winters often drop below freezing, with temperatures sometimes falling into the teens and even single digits. Snowfall is common throughout the winter months, averaging around 40 inches per year. Spring and fall are generally pleasant seasons in Thompson, providing mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine.
Thompson, Connecticut gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Thompson averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Thompson. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Thompson gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 126 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 14
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year