Connecticut Weather: Classic New England, Just Moodier
Is it going to sleet, thunderstorm, or maybe something worse? The summers are fry-an-egg hot and muggy, and the winter's nor'easters loud and icy. Here's what else is going on around Connecticut that will impact the time you spend outside.
Lynn, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Lynn has lived in Connecticut almost her entire life, and knows the difference between shoreline charm and quiet river towns. She's sampled pizza and donuts all over the state visiting all 169 Connecticut towns. Her most memorable (and probably last ever) move involved the trifecta of a hurricane, loss of power, and an August heatwave (so don't even get me started on moving horror stories!). She knits, bakes, metal detects beaches, and firmly believes New Haven pizza is a food group of its own. At Snappy Scout Lynn turns decades of CT discoveries into sage moving advice you'll enjoy reading and actually use.
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What's the Weather Really Like in Connecticut?
The forecast, the fashion, and the fine print locals wish someone had told them sooner.
Summer temps be like
Lobsta' roll sauna mode (Inland bakes while the coast gets some natural AC).
Winter lows are
Making me wonder why I live somewhere that makes my face hurt.
The humidity makes me
Feel like a steamed clam.
Unique weather patterns
Nor'easter winds might give you a neighbor's trampoline; a predicted minor snow event can turn into 3 feet of snow, always stock up for French toast (milk, eggs, bread).
Local weather fashion tip
Always wear layers.
Bugs be like
I want your blood! Mosquitos and ticks and gnats, oh my!
You're stuck indoors again today because
Freezing rain turned the driveway into an ice rink.
Green thumb enthusiasts love
Hydrangeas that match the shutters, backyard tomatoes bursting, and fighting off deer and woodchucks.
Your friend with allergies is always saying
"I don't know why my eyes are so itchy," as they inhale every lilac bush they pass.
My Favorite Thing About Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall in Connecticut
Winter: Listening to the snow fall on the trees. And spending weekends in warm museums.
Spring: Nature waking up and everything getting green and colorful again. Visiting beautiful parks.
Summer: Spending days along the shore and in the water. There are dozens of boat excursions to try in the sound.
Fall: The smell of crisp leaves, sipping hot apple cider, and eating freshly made apple cider donuts.
— Lynn Nelthropp
Connecticut Local Expert
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