New Preston, CT has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures often reach into the high 80s and low 90s with occasional heat waves pushing temps up to or over 100掳F. Winters in New Preston are typically quite cold with daytime temperatures averaging between 20-35掳F, though some days can be much colder depending on how far north of the coast you are. Snowfall is common throughout the winter months with an average snowfall of 31 inches annually. The area gets plenty of rainfall throughout the year, helping to create lush green foliage during the spring and summer months.
New Preston, Connecticut gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
New Preston averages 51 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in New Preston. The US average is 205 sunny days.
New Preston gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 122 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 51 inches of snow a year