Taconic, CT

Unincorporated community in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut

Taconic is a small unincorporated community in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut. It is 3.5 miles S of Salisbury, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 06079.

Taconic at a glance

State
Connecticut
County
Northwest Hills Planning Region
ZIP code
06079
Nearest town
Salisbury (3.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
42.0356, -73.4083

Weather in Taconic now

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Taconic weather by the hour

Taconic weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Taconic

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Taconic

What is the weather usually like in Taconic?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°29°50°70°90°35°14°Jan38°15°Feb47°23°Mar60°33°Apr72°44°May80°53°Jun85°58°Jul82°57°Aug76°49°Sep63°38°Oct51°29°Nov40°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.6"Feb3.4"Mar3.4"Apr3.9"May4.8"Jun4.8"Jul4.4"Aug4.7"Sep4.7"Oct3.5"Nov3.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FALLS VILLAGE, CT US (USC00062658), adjusted for the elevation of Taconic.

Taconic weather month by month

January
35° 14°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
38° 15°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
47° 23°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
60° 33°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
72° 44°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 53°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
82° 57°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 49°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 38°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
51° 29°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
40° 20°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Taconic through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM4:48 PM9 h 31 min
February6:47 AM5:27 PM10 h 40 min
March7:03 AM7:01 PM11 h 57 min
April6:11 AM7:36 PM13 h 24 min
May5:31 AM8:08 PM14 h 37 min
June5:15 AM8:32 PM15 h 17 min
July5:29 AM8:29 PM14 h 59 min
August6:00 AM7:55 PM13 h 55 min
September6:32 AM7:04 PM12 h 32 min
October7:05 AM6:13 PM11 h 8 min
November6:42 AM4:34 PM9 h 51 min
December7:13 AM4:24 PM9 h 11 min

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

What is the weather like in Taconic?

Taconic has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Taconic is May–June and August–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 Taconic

The closest live webcam is West Stockbridge › West: I-90: I-90-WB-MM3.0-W. Stockbridge-Ex 3 Rt 41: WEST, 20.2 miles N of Taconic.

West Stockbridge › West: I-90: I-90-WB-MM3.0-W. Stockbridge-Ex 3 Rt 41: WESTWest Stockbridge · 20.2 mi NOn Windy
Milan › West: Spring LakesMilan · 20.7 mi WOn Windy
Blandford › East: I-90: I-90-EB-MM26.4 - Maint. Facility [TZ-2]: EASTBlandford · 26.0 mi NEOn Windy
Westfield › West: I-90: I-90-WB-MM40.9 - MSP Barracks [TZ-3]: WESTWestfield · 35.8 mi EOn Windy
WaterburyWaterbury · 36.2 mi SEOn Windy
PlainvillePlainville · 36.8 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Taconic.

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Questions about Taconic

Where is Taconic, CT?

Taconic is an unincorporated community in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, 3.5 miles S of Salisbury.

What county is Taconic in?

Taconic is in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.

What is the ZIP code of Taconic, CT?

The ZIP code for Taconic is 06079.

What is the nearest town to Taconic?

Salisbury, 3.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Taconic?

Yes. The closest is West Stockbridge › West: I-90: I-90-WB-MM3.0-W. Stockbridge-Ex 3 Rt 41: WEST, 20.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Taconic?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Taconic?

January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Taconic?

About 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Taconic?

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

When is the best time to visit Taconic?

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

What climate does Taconic have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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