New Canaan, CT weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in New Canaan now
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New Canaan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of New Canaan.
This week in New Canaan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in New Canaan
What is the weather usually like in New Canaan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 51.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,311 mm
- 34.0 insnowfall per year · 86 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit New Canaan: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STAMFORD 5 N, CT US (USC00067970), adjusted for the elevation of New Canaan.
New Canaan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in New Canaan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in New Canaan?
New Canaan 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 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 51.6 inches (1,311 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit New Canaan is June to September. At 318 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 New Canaan
What is the hottest month in New Canaan?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in New Canaan?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in New Canaan?
About 51.6 inches (1,311 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in New Canaan?
Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit New Canaan?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does New Canaan have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in New Canaan in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 35°F, with about 4.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in New Canaan?
Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:36 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this New Canaan weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of New Canaan.
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