New Haven, Connecticut Weather
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New Haven weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 5Overcast——87°57°—
- SaturdayJun 6Heavy Drizzle46%—92°61°+5°
- SundayJun 7Heavy Drizzle46%0.09″80°63°-12°
- MondayJun 8Overcast——75°54°-5°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast——77°59°+2°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast——76°60°-1°
- ThursdayJun 11Overcast23%—72°60°-4°
AQI 49 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 40 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. PM2.5 at 12.6 µg/m³ (AQI 58) with a 0.80 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 31. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~72%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
- Present
- AQI 31
- UV peak
- 3.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 7
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 12.6 µg/m³ (AQI 58) with a 0.80 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.80
- Wind
- calm
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
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).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 3:54 AM
- Moonset
- 1:53 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies rise from the lawn
New Haven at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 16°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 24 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 5, 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 — New Haven
SPC has placed New Haven in the Slight Risk category for severe thunderstorms tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWSLGTSlight Risk
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
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.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings New Haven's warmest temperatures at around 74°F mean, while January delivers the coldest at roughly 31°F. April sees peak rainfall with 4.2 inches, contrasting with January's drier 2.7 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 2.7″ | 5 |
| February | 32° | 2.8″ | 6 |
| March | 39° | 3.7″ | 6 |
| April | 49° | 4.2″ | 7 |
| May | 59° | 3.5″ | 7 |
| June | 68° | 3.5″ | 7 |
| July | 74° | 3.4″ | 6 |
| August | 73° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| September | 66° | 4.0″ | 5 |
| October | 55° | 3.8″ | 7 |
| November | 45° | 3.1″ | 6 |
| December | 36° | 3.5″ | 7 |
Regional context
Located in a warm-summer humid continental climate region, New Haven shares temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Hartford, CT, Bridgeport, CT, Waterbury, CT, Danbury, CT, Norwich, CT.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the arrival of ruby-throated hummingbirds to New Haven gardens and parks.
By mid-June, common milkweed begins its distinctive pink-purple bloom across Connecticut meadows.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in New Haven?
- Spring's final frost usually occurs around mid-April in New Haven, while the first fall frost typically arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in New Haven?
- April stands as the wettest month, delivering about 4.2 inches of rain on average, while the city's annual total reaches roughly 42 inches.
- What is the warmest month in New Haven?
- July typically brings the warmest weather, with temperatures averaging about 74°F.
- What is the coldest month in New Haven?
- January usually delivers the coldest conditions, averaging about 31°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in New Haven?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can go into the ground around the last spring frost in mid-April, while warm-season varieties such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after that date.
- How many rainy days does New Haven get?
- New Haven typically experiences about 74 rainy days each year.
- What hardiness zone is New Haven?
- New Haven's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool can provide the current zone designation using the city ZIP.
Climate
New Haven, Connecticut experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate. January temperatures hover near 31°F while July averages reach 74°F, creating a 43°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 42 inches across roughly 74 rainy days throughout the year.
Weather patterns here depend on the city's latitude at 41.3°N, its proximity to large water bodies, and local elevation. These factors determine growing seasons, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.