Stamford weather by month
Average highs run from 38°F in January to 85°F in July, and January nights average 22°F. It gets 52 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 34 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 119 times a year. The most comfortable months are May and July to August.
Best time to visit Stamford
For comfortable weather, go in May and July to August. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F | 22°F | 4.3 in | 9.1 in | 7 | 0 | 27 | cold |
| February | 41°F | 23°F | 3.1 in | 11.9 in | 6 | 0 | 25 | cold |
| March | 49°F | 30°F | 4.7 in | 5.9 in | 8 | 0 | 20 | cool |
| April | 62°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.5 in | 8 | 0 | 6 | mild days, chilly nights |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| June | 80°F | 59°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| July | 85°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| August | 83°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| September | 76°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| October | 64°F | 45°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| November | 53°F | 35°F | 4.2 in | 0.8 in | 6 | 0 | 15 | cool |
| December | 43°F | 27°F | 4.4 in | 5.8 in | 8 | 0 | 24 | cold |
| Year | 62°F avg | 43°F avg | 51.6 in | 34.0 in | 81 | 18 | 119 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Stamford 5 N, CT (USC00067970), 4.9 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Stamford
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 13m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 07m. The earliest sunset comes around December 2 (4:25 pm) and the latest around June 23 (8:30 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 92 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 am | 4:50 pm | 9h 33m |
| February | 6:48 am | 5:28 pm | 10h 40m |
| March | 7:05 am | 7:00 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:15 am | 7:33 pm | 13h 19m |
| May | 5:36 am | 8:05 pm | 14h 29m |
| June | 5:21 am | 8:28 pm | 15h 06m |
| July | 5:35 am | 8:24 pm | 14h 50m |
| August | 6:04 am | 7:52 pm | 13h 48m |
| September | 6:34 am | 7:02 pm | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:05 am | 6:13 pm | 11h 07m |
| November | 6:42 am | 4:34 pm | 9h 53m |
| December | 7:12 am | 4:26 pm | 9h 14m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Stamford with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Stamford getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.5°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Stamford.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Stamford?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 85°F and an average low of 64°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Stamford?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 22°F and highs of 38°F.
What is the rainiest month in Stamford?
September gets the most precipitation, 5.2 inches on average. February is the driest at 3.1 inches.
Does it snow in Stamford?
Yes. Stamford averages 34 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Stamford?
For comfortable weather, May and July to August. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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