Canterbury, CT weather

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

Weather in Canterbury now

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Canterbury weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Canterbury

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Canterbury

What is the weather usually like in Canterbury?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°31°50°68°86°37°18°Jan39°19°Feb47°26°Mar58°35°Apr68°46°May76°55°Jun81°60°Jul79°58°Aug73°52°Sep62°41°Oct52°31°Nov42°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.1"Jan3.4"Feb4.4"Mar4.7"Apr3.7"May4.3"Jun3.9"Jul4.2"Aug4.3"Sep4.7"Oct4.1"Nov4.8"Dec

Best time to visit Canterbury: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAMPTON, CT US (USC00063420), adjusted for the elevation of Canterbury.

Canterbury weather month by month

January
37° 18°F
4.1 in of rain
February
39° 19°F
3.4 in of rain
March
47° 26°F
4.4 in of rain
April
58° 35°F
4.7 in of rain
May
68° 46°F
3.7 in of rain
June
76° 55°F
4.3 in of rain
July
81° 60°F
3.9 in of rain
August
79° 58°F
4.2 in of rain
September
73° 52°F
4.3 in of rain
October
62° 41°F
4.7 in of rain
November
52° 31°F
4.1 in of rain
December
42° 24°F
4.8 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Canterbury through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:10 AM4:44 PM9 h 33 min
February6:41 AM5:22 PM10 h 41 min
March6:57 AM6:55 PM11 h 57 min
April6:06 AM7:30 PM13 h 24 min
May5:26 AM8:02 PM14 h 35 min
June5:11 AM8:25 PM15 h 14 min
July5:25 AM8:22 PM14 h 57 min
August5:55 AM7:49 PM13 h 54 min
September6:27 AM6:59 PM12 h 32 min
October6:59 AM6:08 PM11 h 9 min
November6:35 AM4:29 PM9 h 53 min
December7:06 AM4:20 PM9 h 13 min

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

What is the weather like in Canterbury?

Canterbury has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Canterbury is June to September. At 351 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 Canterbury

What is the hottest month in Canterbury?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Canterbury?

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

How much does it rain in Canterbury?

About 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Canterbury?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Canterbury?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Canterbury have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Canterbury in November?

Highs average 52°F and lows 31°F, with about 4.1 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Canterbury?

Around 6:35 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:29 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Canterbury weather forecast come from?

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

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