Weather in Conning Towers Nautilus Park, Connecticut
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Partly Cloudy—72°45°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—81°56°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—73°53°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Drizzle—84°54°
- WednesdayMay 20Heavy Drizzle37%84°55°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast35%71°47°
- FridayMay 22Overcast12%61°44°
- PM 2.5
- 14.4 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 21.9 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 1.9 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 114.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 9:30 AM
- Moonset
- 12:28 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open along the stoops
Conning Towers Nautilus Park at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 12°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 24 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
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
Conning Towers Nautilus Park's warmest month is July (~74°F mean) and its coldest is January (~30°F). Rainfall peaks in March (5.1 inches) and bottoms out in July (3.6 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 3.9″ | 7 |
| February | 32° | 3.8″ | 6 |
| March | 39° | 5.1″ | 7 |
| April | 49° | 4.7″ | 7 |
| May | 59° | 3.6″ | 7 |
| June | 68° | 4.3″ | 6 |
| July | 74° | 3.6″ | 6 |
| August | 73° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| September | 65° | 4.8″ | 6 |
| October | 54° | 4.9″ | 6 |
| November | 44° | 4.2″ | 6 |
| December | 35° | 5.0″ | 7 |
Regional context
Conning Towers Nautilus Park sits within a warm-summer humid continental climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Hartford, CT, Bridgeport, CT, New Haven, CT, Waterbury, CT, Danbury, CT.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Conning Towers Nautilus Park?
- Conning Towers Nautilus Park's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Conning Towers Nautilus Park?
- March is the wettest month with about 5.1 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 52 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Conning Towers Nautilus Park?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 74°F.
- What is the coldest month in Conning Towers Nautilus Park?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 30°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Conning Towers Nautilus Park?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Conning Towers Nautilus Park get?
- Conning Towers Nautilus Park averages about 78 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Conning Towers Nautilus Park?
- Conning Towers Nautilus Park's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Conning Towers Nautilus Park, Connecticut sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 30°F while July averages 74°F — a 45°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Conning Towers Nautilus Park receives about 52 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 78 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (41.4°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.