Essex, CT weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Essex now
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Essex weather by the hour
Essex weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Essex.
This week in Essex
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Essex
What is the weather usually like in Essex?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 52.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,321 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Essex: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ORIENT PT SP, NY US (USC00306276), adjusted for the elevation of Essex.
Essex weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Essex through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:26 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Essex?
Essex has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 52.0 inches (1,321 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Essex is June to September. At 62 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 Essex
What is the hottest month in Essex?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Essex?
February, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Essex?
About 52.0 inches (1,321 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Essex?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Essex?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Essex have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Essex in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 41°F, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Essex?
Around 6:36 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:31 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Essex weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Essex.
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