Hartford, CT County has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 73°F (23°C), while in the winter it averages around 26°F (-3°C). The county experiences four distinct seasons which bring rainfalls in all months throughout the year. Snowfall can also be expected during the winter months. Hartford County is typically sunny with an average of 2,400 hours of sunshine per year.
Hartford County, Connecticut gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hartford County averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 190 sunny days per year in Hartford County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hartford County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 17
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year
BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Hartford is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Connecticut.
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Summer / Winter
June, August and September are the most pleasant months in Hartford, while January and February are the least comfortable months.