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Candlewood Orchards, Connecticut Weather

Solstice approaches — longest light. Day 86 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Candlewood Orchards weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Candlewood Orchards, CT
Saturday, June 13 at 4:42 AM
66
°
Partly Cloudy
Feels like
65°
Humidity
66%
Wind
7 mph
Sunrise
1:19 AM
Sunset
4:28 PM
Candlewood Orchards, CT
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastCandlewood Orchards, CT: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 65 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 65°H 88°
Candlewood Orchards, CT
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jun 13
    Overcast
    —
    —
    88°65°—
  2. Sunday
    Jun 14
    Rain
    70%
    0.26″
    91°64°+3°
  3. Monday
    Jun 15
    Heavy Rain
    70%
    0.21″
    76°55°-15°
  4. Tuesday
    Jun 16
    Overcast
    —
    —
    79°53°+3°
  5. Wednesday
    Jun 17
    Drizzle
    22%
    0.05″
    82°57°+3°
  6. Thursday
    Jun 18
    Light Drizzle
    49%
    0.02″
    84°65°+2°
  7. Friday
    Jun 19
    Light Drizzle
    31%
    0.02″
    73°56°-11°
Candlewood Orchards, CT
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°60°78°95°12a6a12p6pnow 67°high 88°low 65°
Candlewood Orchards, CT
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NW
308° · veering 53°
Direction
NW
308°
Sustained
7
mph
Gust
19
mph
Peak 24h
28
avg 6
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 6 · pk 28 @ 2:00a
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6B7-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 305SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 53° from the nw.
Candlewood Orchards, CT
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
993.6
+0.2 mb in 3h · steady · 29.34 inHg
Now
993.6
mb
3h
+0.2
mb
12h
+3.5
mb
24h
+2.9
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 990–994
9859909951000STORM|RAIN-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW993.5989.6993.4
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Candlewood Orchards, CT
Air quality
35
AQI
Good
→-4 in 6h

AQI 35 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±4 points). Ozone at AQI 39 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 17 around 1 PM.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5Good
2.6μg/m³
PM 10Good
3μg/m³
NO₂Good
4μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERModerate
83μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 39 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 17 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 39
UV peak
3.3 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 17

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Candlewood Orchards, CT
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
50%
PARTLY CLOUDY
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
54.2mi
UNLIMITED
74 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
08:42 UTC · Candlewood Orchards, CT · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
08:42 UTC · Candlewood Orchards, CT · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Candlewood Orchards, CT
Satellite · infrared · animated
Candlewood Orchards, CT
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Candlewood Orchards, CT
Almanac · Saturday, June 13
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Civil dawn
4:46 AM
Sunrise
1:19 AM
Daylight
15h 09m
Sunset
4:28 PM
Civil dusk
9:03 PM
Planting note
Prune spring-blooming shrubs after flowers fade.
Candlewood Orchards, CT
The moon
Waning Crescent
4% illuminated
Moonrise
3:29 AM
Moonset
7:31 PM
In sign
♉︎ Taurus
Candlewood Orchards, CT
Microseason
Jun 11–15

Solstice approaches — longest light

plant
Jan 145% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Candlewood Orchards at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 8°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 25 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jun 11–15
  • Planting window: Prune spring-blooming shrubs after flowers fade.

15-Day Forecast — Candlewood Orchards

  1. Sat88°64°0%
  2. Sun91°64°70%
  3. Mon76°55°70%
  4. Tue79°53°3%
  5. Wed82°57°22%
  6. Thu84°65°49%
  7. Fri73°56°31%
  8. Sat81°51°8%
  9. Sun77°57°13%
  10. Mon66°53°24%
  11. Tue78°50°17%
  12. Wed80°53°16%
  13. Thu83°57°39%
  14. Fri71°60°35%
  15. Sat79°56°32%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of June 13, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Candlewood Orchards

SPC has placed Candlewood Orchards in the Slight Risk category for severe thunderstorms tomorrow.

  • TODAYNONENo severe risk
  • TOMORROWSLGTSlight Risk
  • DAY 3NONENo severe risk

Scattered severe storms possible. A few tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind gusts possible.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: The year turns in silence.January 6–10: Ice thickens on still water.January 11–15: Shortest shadows lengthen.January 16–20: Pheasants begin to call.January 21–25: Springs begin to thaw.January 26–31: Chickadees announce dawn.February 1–5: East wind softens the frost.February 6–10: Sap begins to rise.February 11–15: First snowdrops appear.February 16–20: Red-winged blackbirds return.February 21–25: Rain begins to replace snow.February 26–28: Skunk cabbage pushes through ice.March 1–5: Ice withdraws from the reservoir.March 6–10: Crocuses open to weak sun.March 11–15: Peepers call from the marsh.March 16–20: Woodcocks spiral at dusk.March 21–25: Equinox — light overtakes dark.March 26–31: Forsythia opens along the fences.April 1–5: Cherry blossoms drift like snow.April 6–10: Warblers appear in the understory.April 11–15: Magnolias bloom and fall in a day.April 16–20: Dogwoods float above the forest.April 21–25: Lilacs perfume the evening.April 26–30: Last frost releases the garden.May 1–5: Warblers flood the Ramble.May 6–10: Tulip poplars light their candles.May 11–15: Shad run up the rivers.May 16–20: Roses open along the stoops.May 21–25: Firefly scouts appear at dusk.May 26–31: Strawberries ripen in the sun.June 1–5: Fireflies rise from the lawn.June 6–10: Elderflowers open in hedgerows.June 11–15: Solstice approaches — longest light.June 16–20: Honeysuckle sweetens the night.June 21–25: Solstice — the sun stands still.June 26–30: Lightning bugs drift through oaks.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the afternoon.July 6–10: Queen Anne's lace lines the roads.July 11–15: Thunder builds each afternoon.July 16–20: Corn reaches for the tassels.July 21–25: Dog days settle in the haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their chorus.August 1–5: Night falls a minute earlier.August 6–10: Sunflowers face the morning.August 11–15: Goldenrod begins to bloom.August 16–20: Crickets pulse through warm nights.August 21–25: First cool morning surprises.August 26–31: Monarchs stage for flight.September 1–5: School buses reappear.September 6–10: Asters purple the roadsides.September 11–15: Hawk migration over the Hudson.September 16–20: Equinox — dark overtakes light.September 21–25: Apples hang heavy on the branch.September 26–30: Geese begin to chevron south.October 1–5: Witch hazel blooms as others fade.October 6–10: Maples begin to blaze.October 11–15: Frost paints the garden black.October 16–20: Oaks turn bronze and russet.October 21–25: Leaves rattle down the gutters.October 26–31: Clocks fall back — dusk at five.November 1–5: Ginkgos drop overnight.November 6–10: Last leaves cling stubbornly.November 11–15: Juncos arrive from the north.November 16–20: Bare branches reveal the sky.November 21–25: First flurries dust the rooftops.November 26–30: Woodsmoke curls through the block.December 1–5: Darkness settles before dinner.December 6–10: Holly and winterberry persist.December 11–15: Shortest day approaches.December 16–20: Ice begins to form at the edges.December 21–25: Solstice — the sun begins return.December 26–31: The year turns in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · June 11–15

Solstice approaches — longest light

Sunrise before 5:30 AM; sunset nearly 8:30 PM.

Day 164 of 365 · Wedge 33 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

The year in Candlewood Orchards tops out in July (~70°F) and dips lowest in January (~25°F), with December wettest at 5.0 inches and February driest at 3.0 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January25°3.9″8
February28°3.0″7
March35°4.2″7
April47°3.5″8
May57°4.1″9
June65°4.6″8
July70°4.2″8
August68°4.9″7
September61°4.9″6
October50°4.2″7
November40°3.9″6
December31°5.0″8

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Candlewood Orchards?
Candlewood Orchards's last spring frost lands near mid-April, and in Candlewood Orchards the first fall frost follows around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Candlewood Orchards?
Rainfall in Candlewood Orchards peaks in December near 5.0 inches, out of about 50 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Candlewood Orchards?
Candlewood Orchards peaks in July, when the mean runs near 70°F.
What is the coldest month in Candlewood Orchards?
January is Candlewood Orchards's coldest month, averaging about 25°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Candlewood Orchards?
Around mid-April, start frost-hardy crops in Candlewood Orchards; tomatoes and basil belong a fortnight later.
How many rainy days does Candlewood Orchards get?
Candlewood Orchards averages about 87 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Candlewood Orchards?
With January around 25°F, Candlewood Orchards's zone reflects that minimum — the USDA ZIP map confirms Candlewood Orchards's band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Candlewood Orchards?
Candlewood Orchards's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Candlewood Orchards?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Candlewood Orchards in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Candlewood Orchards?
Current conditions for Candlewood Orchards and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Candlewood Orchards forecast updated?
The Candlewood Orchards forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Candlewood Orchards?
Day length in Candlewood Orchards peaks around the June solstice — earliest sunrise and latest sunset — and is shortest near the December solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Candlewood Orchards?
The next few days in Candlewood Orchards's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

The warm-summer humid continental climate of Candlewood Orchards, Connecticut carries typical Januarys near 25°F and Julys around 70°F — 45°F of seasonal travel.

In a typical year Candlewood Orchards records about 50 inches of precipitation on around 87 days.

Candlewood Orchards sits at 41.5°N; that 45°F seasonal swing frames planting windows and frost dates across Candlewood Orchards.

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Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.