Bristol, CT weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Bristol weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bristol.

This week in Bristol

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bristol

What is the weather usually like in Bristol?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°32°51°70°89°37°18°Jan40°19°Feb47°27°Mar60°37°Apr71°47°May79°57°Jun84°63°Jul83°61°Aug76°53°Sep64°42°Oct53°33°Nov42°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan3.4"Feb4.2"Mar4.3"Apr4.2"May4.8"Jun4.4"Jul5.1"Aug5.0"Sep5.7"Oct3.9"Nov4.8"Dec

Best time to visit Bristol: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BURLINGTON, CT US (USC00060973), adjusted for the elevation of Bristol.

Bristol weather month by month

January
37° 18°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 11.1 in of snow
February
40° 19°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 11.8 in of snow
March
47° 27°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.5 in of snow
April
60° 37°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
May
71° 47°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
79° 57°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 63°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
83° 61°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 53°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 42°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
53° 33°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
42° 25°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 8.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Bristol through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:14 AM4:47 PM9 h 33 min
February6:45 AM5:26 PM10 h 41 min
March7:01 AM6:59 PM11 h 58 min
April6:09 AM7:33 PM13 h 23 min
May5:30 AM8:06 PM14 h 35 min
June5:15 AM8:29 PM15 h 14 min
July5:29 AM8:26 PM14 h 57 min
August5:59 AM7:53 PM13 h 54 min
September6:30 AM7:02 PM12 h 31 min
October7:02 AM6:12 PM11 h 9 min
November6:39 AM4:33 PM9 h 53 min
December7:10 AM4:23 PM9 h 13 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Bristol?

Bristol has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 53.5 inches (1,358 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Bristol is May–June and August–September. At 305 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Bristol

What is the hottest month in Bristol?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Bristol?

January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Bristol?

About 53.5 inches (1,358 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Bristol?

Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Bristol?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Bristol have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Bristol in November?

Highs average 53°F and lows 33°F, with about 3.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Bristol?

Around 6:39 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:33 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Bristol weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Bristol.

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