West Thompson, CT
Unincorporated community in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
West Thompson is a small unincorporated community in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It is 1.4 miles E of Mechanicsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 06255.
West Thompson at a glance
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP code
- 06255
- Nearest town
- Mechanicsville (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.9450, -71.9114
Weather in West Thompson now
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West Thompson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Thompson.
This week in West Thompson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Thompson
What is the weather usually like in West Thompson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 50.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,272 mm
- 38.5 insnowfall per year · 98 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Thompson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station W THOMPSON LAKE, CT US (USC00069388), adjusted for the elevation of West Thompson.
West Thompson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Thompson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:05 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:26 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| August | 5:54 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:18 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Thompson?
West Thompson has a warm-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 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 50.1 inches (1,272 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is May. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Thompson 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 West Thompson
The closest live webcam is Charlton › East: I-90: I-90-EB-MM79.4 - MSP C10 East side: EAST, 14.7 miles NW of West Thompson.
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Questions about West Thompson
Where is West Thompson, CT?
West Thompson is an unincorporated community in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 1.4 miles E of Mechanicsville.
What county is West Thompson in?
West Thompson is in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the ZIP code of West Thompson, CT?
The ZIP code for West Thompson is 06255.
What is the nearest town to West Thompson?
Mechanicsville, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Thompson?
Yes. The closest is Charlton › East: I-90: I-90-EB-MM79.4 - MSP C10 East side: EAST, 14.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Thompson?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in West Thompson?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in West Thompson?
About 50.1 inches (1,272 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in West Thompson?
Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Thompson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Thompson have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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