Guilford, CT Climate


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The climate in Guilford, CT is generally mild and pleasant. Winters are cold with temperatures usually staying between the mid-teens and low-30s, while summers tend to be warm with temperatures often reaching into the high 70s and low 80s. The area experiences frequent precipitation year-round, averaging around 45 inches per year. Spring tends to bring more showers, while winter brings snowfall averaging around 20 inches. Overall, the climate in Guilford, CT offers comfortable conditions for those who like a temperate climate with all four seasons present.

Guilford, Connecticut gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Guilford averages 32 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Guilford. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Guilford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 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 20
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Guilford is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Connecticut.

9 Summer - 5.2 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Guilford, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateGuilford, ConnecticutUnited States
  46.6 in.38.1 in.
  31.6 in.27.8 in.
  107.8 days106.2 days
  203 days205 days
  83.6°85.8°
  19.6°21.7°
  7.17
  3.54.3
  23 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Guilford with an average high temperature of 83.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Connecticut. In Guilford, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Guilford are June, September and August.
In Guilford, there are 8.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Connecticut.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Guilford with an average of 19.6°. This is warmer than most places in Connecticut.
In Guilford, there are 117.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Connecticut.
In Guilford, there are 1.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Connecticut.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Guilford but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
October is the wettest month in Guilford with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 26% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.6 inches in Guilford means that it is one of the driest places in Connecticut.
May is the rainiest month in Guilford with 10.7 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 7.8 rainy days. There are 107.8 rainy days annually in Guilford, which is one of the least rainy places in Connecticut. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 31.6 inches in Guilford means that it is less snowy than most places in Connecticut. January is the snowiest month in Guilford with 9.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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I've lived here for 10 years, my husband has lived here for 20+. Beautiful New England town minutes from everything my family needs. It's also about 20 minutes from  More

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Over 7 years ago

Beautiful historic town on the CT Shoreline. Incredible community, excellent schools, and every amenity you can think of right at your fingertips. The downtown area, the  More

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Over 10 years ago

Guilford is great, with a few exceptions. Commuting is nightmare. Don't let your kids hang around 'the green' (town square) because its full of bad kids. Winters are  More

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