Short Beach, CT
Unincorporated community in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Short Beach is a small unincorporated community in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It is 1.7 miles NE of Branford Center, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 06512.
Short Beach at a glance
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP code
- 06512
- Nearest town
- Branford Center (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.2614, -72.8408
Weather in Short Beach now
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Short Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Short Beach.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Short Beach
What is the weather usually like in Short Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 41.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,061 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Short Beach: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW HAVEN TWEED AP, CT US (USW00014758), adjusted for the elevation of Short Beach.
Short Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Short Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Short Beach?
Short Beach 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 January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 41.8 inches (1,061 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Short Beach is June to 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 Short Beach
The closest live webcam is Branford, 1.6 miles N of Short Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Short Beach.
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Questions about Short Beach
Where is Short Beach, CT?
Short Beach is an unincorporated community in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 1.7 miles NE of Branford Center.
What county is Short Beach in?
Short Beach is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the ZIP code of Short Beach, CT?
The ZIP code for Short Beach is 06512.
What is the nearest town to Short Beach?
Branford Center, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Short Beach?
Yes. The closest is Branford, 1.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Short Beach?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Short Beach?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Short Beach?
About 41.8 inches (1,061 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Short Beach?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Short Beach?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Short Beach have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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