Zip 06378 (Stonington, CT) Climate

The climate in 06378 Stonington, CT is generally mild with warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures average around 80°F (26°C) with occasional spikes in the high 90s (32–35°C). Winters are colder, with temperatures averaging around 30°F (-1°C) and dropping into the teens (-10 to -12 °C). The area sees regular rainfall throughout the year, with over 45 inches of precipitation per year. Snowfall is also common during winter months, but accumulation is usually light. Overall, 06378 Stonington, CT has a temperate climate that allows for enjoyable outdoor activities most months of the year.

Stonington (zip 06378), Connecticut gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Stonington (zip 06378) averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Stonington (zip 06378). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Stonington (zip 06378) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 121 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 06378 zip code is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Connecticut.

9.2 Summer - 5.3 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 06378 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

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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 the 06378 zip code with an average high temperature of 79.5°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Connecticut. In the 06378 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 06378 zip code are August, July and June.

In the 06378 zip code, there are 1.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Connecticut.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 06378 zip code with an average of 21.7°. This is one of the warmest places in Connecticut.

In the 06378 zip code, there are 106.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Connecticut.

In the 06378 zip code, there are 0.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Connecticut.

The humidity is usually comfortable in the 06378 zip code 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.

March is the wettest month in the 06378 zip code with 4.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.9 inches in the 06378 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Connecticut.

May is the rainiest month in the 06378 zip code with 11.7 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 9.0 rainy days. There are 120.6 rainy days annually in the 06378 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Connecticut. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 26.8 inches in the 06378 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Connecticut. February is the snowiest month in the 06378 zip code with 7.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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