Weather in Gales Ferry, Connecticut
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Mostly Clear—72°46°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—82°58°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—74°53°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Drizzle—85°55°
- WednesdayMay 20Heavy Drizzle43%85°56°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast35%72°48°
- FridayMay 22Overcast12%61°44°
- PM 2.5
- 10.4 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 14.7 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.9 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 105.0 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
- 12:29 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open along the stoops
Gales Ferry at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 11°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 25 (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
Gales Ferry'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 |
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Gales Ferry?
- Gales Ferry's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Gales Ferry?
- 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 Gales Ferry?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 74°F.
- What is the coldest month in Gales Ferry?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 30°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Gales Ferry?
- 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 Gales Ferry get?
- Gales Ferry averages about 78 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Gales Ferry?
- Gales Ferry'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
Gales Ferry, 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, Gales Ferry 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.