Birchwood, CT
Unincorporated community in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
Birchwood is a small unincorporated community in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It is 2.5 miles W of Tariffville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 06081.
Birchwood at a glance
- State
- Connecticut
- County
- Capitol Planning Region
- ZIP code
- 06081
- Nearest town
- Tariffville (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.8978, -72.7217
Weather in Birchwood now
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Birchwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Birchwood.
This week in Birchwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Birchwood
What is the weather usually like in Birchwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,195 mm
- 51.7 insnowfall per year · 131 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Birchwood: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HARTFORD BRADLEY INTL AP, CT US (USW00014740), adjusted for the elevation of Birchwood.
Birchwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Birchwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Birchwood?
Birchwood has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,195 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 52 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Birchwood is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Birchwood
The closest live webcam is Windsor, 3.4 miles E of Birchwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Birchwood.
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Questions about Birchwood
Where is Birchwood, CT?
Birchwood is an unincorporated community in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, 2.5 miles W of Tariffville.
What county is Birchwood in?
Birchwood is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the ZIP code of Birchwood, CT?
The ZIP code for Birchwood is 06081.
What is the nearest town to Birchwood?
Tariffville, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Birchwood?
Yes. The closest is Windsor, 3.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Birchwood?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Birchwood?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Birchwood?
About 47.1 inches (1,195 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Birchwood?
Yes, about 52 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Birchwood?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Birchwood have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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