Weather in Southwood Acres, Connecticut
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 9:30 AM
- Moonset
- 12:33 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open along the stoops
Southwood Acres at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 28 (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
Southwood Acres's warmest month is July (~73°F mean) and its coldest is January (~25°F). Rainfall peaks in October (4.7 inches) and bottoms out in February (2.6 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 2.8″ | 5 |
| February | 28° | 2.6″ | 6 |
| March | 36° | 3.4″ | 6 |
| April | 48° | 4.1″ | 7 |
| May | 59° | 3.7″ | 8 |
| June | 67° | 4.4″ | 8 |
| July | 73° | 4.2″ | 7 |
| August | 71° | 3.7″ | 7 |
| September | 63° | 4.6″ | 6 |
| October | 51° | 4.7″ | 7 |
| November | 41° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| December | 31° | 3.6″ | 7 |
Regional context
Southwood Acres 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 Southwood Acres?
- Southwood Acres's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Southwood Acres?
- October is the wettest month with about 4.7 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 45 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Southwood Acres?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 73°F.
- What is the coldest month in Southwood Acres?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 25°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Southwood Acres?
- 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 Southwood Acres get?
- Southwood Acres averages about 78 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Southwood Acres?
- Southwood Acres'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
Southwood Acres, Connecticut sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 25°F while July averages 73°F — a 48°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Southwood Acres receives about 45 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 78 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (42.0°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.