Climate Insights for Canaan

Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

Hottest
Luglio
27°C peak
Coldest
Gennaio
-6°C low
Wettest
Luglio
133mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Canaan is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1301mm of precipitation falls per year. Canaan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Canaan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 114cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -6° Feb Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -6° Mar Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -2° Apr Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 4° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jul Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 18° Aug Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 18° Sep Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Oct Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Nov Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Dec Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Canaan vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 26mm Feb Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 27mm Mar Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 27mm Apr Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 6mm May Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 20mm
Precipitation
Snow

Canaan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1301mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 133mm of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 86mm. That's 47mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 114cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed

Canaan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Canaan, which began on March 20, 2026. Canaan is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 314mm across the season with a monthly average of 105mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 354mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 329mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -6 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 305mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Expect around 73cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Canaan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-6 °C
1 °C
18 km/h
99 mm
26 cm
Feb
-6 °C
3 °C
19 km/h
86 mm
27 cm
Mar Current
-2 °C
7 °C
19 km/h
100 mm
27 cm
Apr
4 °C
14 °C
18 km/h
117 mm
6 cm
May
10 °C
20 °C
16 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
116 mm
1 cm
Nov
1 °C
10 °C
18 km/h
86 mm
6 cm
Dec
-3 °C
4 °C
17 km/h
120 mm
20 cm
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