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Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours
The climate of Bridgeport, the most populous city in Connecticut, is continental, with
cold winters and hot summers.
The city is located on the coast of the Long Island Sound, at the mouth of the Pequonnock River, and 80 kilometres (50 miles) northeast of New York. In fact, the climate is similar to that of New York, though it is a bit colder.
The city lies on the coast, but it's also on the edge of a continent that cools down in winter and heats up in summer, and where different air masses collide: the cold ones coming from Canada and the warm ones coming from the Gulf of Mexico. The result is an
unstable climate, with waves of bad weather alternating with clear and sunny days. The wind blows frequently as well.
The
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -0.3 °C (31 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 24.3 °C (76 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 1,120 millimeters (44 inches) per year.
Winter, from December to February, is cold: the average temperature is close to freezing (0 °C or 32 °F), but cold spells, during which the temperature can drop to about -15 °C (5 °F), are not rare. The
wind chill can make the air feel colder than it actually is.
In recent decades, the coldest record is -21 °C (-6 °F), set in February 2016.
Snowfalls are frequent, and sometimes can be abundant, resulting in real snowstorms. The heaviest snowfall in a single day occurred on February 9, 2013, when 76 centimeters (30 inches) of snow fell. On average, 85 cm (33.6 in) of snow fall annually.
On other occasions, the wind can blow from the south, bringing some mild days, with highs around 12/15 °C (54/59 °F). There are also clear and sunny days, with cold nights, and daytime temperatures mild or in any case acceptable.
In
spring, from March to May, the weather continues to be
unstable: the first warm days alternate with the return of cold weather. In March, it can snow, and this can sometimes happen still in early April. But already in April, the temperature can sometimes exceed 25 °C (77 °F). By May, the average temperature becomes pleasant, although there can still be cool days, or even a little cold and rainy, while the first heat waves can bring the temperature above 30 °C (86 °F). On sunny days, the first
afternoon thunderstorms can erupt.
Summer, from June to August, is
hot, especially in July and August. However, there are different situations also in this season: cool days, maybe rainy as well, with highs around 23/25 °C (73/77 °F), alternate with hot days, with highs around 28/30 °C (82/86 °F). On sunny days,
thunderstorms can occur in the afternoon.
Sometimes,
heat waves occur, during which the temperature reaches or exceeds 35/36 °C (95/97 °F), and remains high at night, around 23/25 °C (73/77 °F) or above.
The highest record is 39.5 °C (103 °F), set in July 2011.
Autumn, from September to November, is milder and less unstable than the other seasons, at least in the first part.
In early September, the weather is often still characterized by heat and humidity, with sunshine and some afternoon thunderstorms, then it quickly becomes mild and relatively quiet until mid-October, while in the second half of October, the first cold days may occur.
November is by now a cold month, during which the first snowfalls may occur.
There is a moderate amount of rainfall also in autumn, but it is still the season in which rainy days are a little less frequent.
The amount of
sunshine in Bridgeport is good in summer, but it's not low even in winter because, as mentioned, some sunny days can always occur.
Best Time
The
best times to visit Bridgeport are spring and autumn, in order to avoid both the winter cold and the summer heat, and in particular, the month of May and from mid-September to mid-October. June is often a good month as well, but sometimes it can be hot. In early September, the weather can be sticky, though not as hot as in midsummer. In April, it can sometimes be cold and the weather can be unstable, especially at the beginning of the month, while the second half of the month is usually mild.
In autumn (usually around mid-October), in the woods north of the city, you can admire the beautiful colors of the trees losing their leaves (the phenomenon called
fall foliage).
Bridgeport - Climate data
In Bridgeport, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of
-0.3 °C, that of the warmest month (July) is of
24.3 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
Bridgeport - Average temperatures (1991-2020) |
| Month | Min | Max | Mean |
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| January | -4.2 | 3.6 | -0.3 |
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| February | -3.5 | 4.7 | 0.6 |
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| March | 0.2 | 8.6 | 4.4 |
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| April | 5.4 | 14.6 | 10 |
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| May | 10.9 | 20.2 | 15.6 |
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| June | 16.4 | 25.4 | 20.9 |
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| July | 19.9 | 28.6 | 24.3 |
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| August | 19.4 | 27.7 | 23.6 |
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| September | 15.4 | 24.1 | 19.8 |
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| October | 9.1 | 18 | 13.5 |
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| November | 3.6 | 12 | 7.8 |
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| December | -1 | 6.6 | 2.8 |
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| Year | 7.7 | 16.2 | 11.95 |
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amounts to
1120 millimeters per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from
80 millimeters in the driest months (January, February, November) to
105 millimeters in the wettest ones (March, April) Here is the average precipitation.
Bridgeport - Average precipitation| Month | Days |
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| January | 80 | 11 |
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| February | 80 | 10 |
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| March | 105 | 11 |
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| April | 105 | 11 |
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| May | 90 | 12 |
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| June | 95 | 11 |
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| July | 85 | 9 |
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| August | 100 | 9 |
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| September | 100 | 8 |
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| October | 100 | 10 |
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| November | 80 | 9 |
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| December | 100 | 12 |
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| Year | 1120 | 125 |
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The
sea temperature ranges from
4 °C in March to
22 °C in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Bridgeport - Sea temperature| Month |
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| January | 6 |
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| February | 4.5 |
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| March | 4 |
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| April | 6 |
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| May | 10.5 |
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| June | 16 |
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| July | 21 |
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| August | 22 |
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| September | 20 |
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| October | 16 |
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| November | 12.5"> |
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| December | 9 |
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| Year | 12.4 |
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Bridgeport - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-0.3 °C, with a minimum of
-4.2 °C and a maximum of
3.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-14 °C. However, it dropped to
-18.9 °C in January 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13.5 °C. However, it reached
20.6 °C in January 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
15.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
6.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
0.6 °C, with a minimum of
-3.5 °C and a maximum of
4.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-21.1 °C in February 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13 °C. However, it reached
19.4 °C in February 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
15.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.4 °C, with a minimum of
0.2 °C and a maximum of
8.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-14.4 °C in March 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18 °C. However, it reached
27 °C in March 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
16.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10 °C, with a minimum of
5.4 °C and a maximum of
14.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.6 °C in April 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
31.7 °C in April 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
15.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
6.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.6 °C, with a minimum of
10.9 °C and a maximum of
20.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.7 °C in May 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
34.4 °C in May 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
14.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
10.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.9 °C, with a minimum of
16.4 °C and a maximum of
25.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
6.7 °C in June 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
36.1 °C in June 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.3 °C, with a minimum of
19.9 °C and a maximum of
28.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
11.7 °C in July 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in July 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
12.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
August is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.6 °C, with a minimum of
19.4 °C and a maximum of
27.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
11.6 °C in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
37.8 °C in August 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
12.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.8 °C, with a minimum of
15.4 °C and a maximum of
24.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
3.9 °C in September 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
34.4 °C in September 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.5 °C, with a minimum of
9.1 °C and a maximum of
18 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.1 °C in October 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
31 °C in October 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
14.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
November is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.8 °C, with a minimum of
3.6 °C and a maximum of
12 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-10.6 °C in November 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20 °C. However, it reached
25.5 °C in November 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
14.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
12.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
2.8 °C, with a minimum of
-1 °C and a maximum of
6.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9 °C. However, it dropped to
-13.3 °C in December 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
15.5 °C. However, it reached
23 °C in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
15.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.