Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem, CT Climate
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- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 44.1"
- Annual precip
- 215d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem
Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem, Connecticut averages 53°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 44.1"
- annual precipitation · 34" snow
- 215 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
44.1"
Annual Snow
33.6"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
44.1"
Plus 33.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem area.
How Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem compares to every U.S. city
Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 3.2" | 8.5" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1" | 10.7" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1" | 7.0" | 15.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2" | 0.9" | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8" | 0.1" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1" | 0.9" | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0" | 5.5" | 19.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.2"
Snow: 8.5"
11.2 days with precipitation
February 3.1"
Snow: 10.7"
10.4 days with precipitation
March 4.1"
Snow: 7.0"
11.2 days with precipitation
April 4.2"
Snow: 0.9"
11.4 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
11.2 days with precipitation
July 3.3"
8.9 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
9.2 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 3.8"
Snow: 0.1"
9.9 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
Snow: 0.9"
9.4 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
Snow: 5.5"
11.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
215 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,140
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
955
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61% | 9.4 | 50% | 29% |
| February | 61% | 10.0 | 46% | 35% |
| March | 65% | 9.8 | 46% | 34% |
| April | 63% | 9.2 | 48% | 29% |
| May | 69% | 8.3 | 48% | 25% |
| June | 69% | 7.4 | 57% | 15% |
| July | 71% | 7.4 | 56% | 15% |
| August | 69% | 8.0 | 58% | 17% |
| September | 70% | 8.7 | 53% | 24% |
| October | 66% | 9.1 | 53% | 27% |
| November | 66% | 9.2 | 49% | 31% |
| December | 64% | 9.4 | 49% | 31% |
What Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem's climate means for you
Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 215 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,140 heating and 955 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem, CT
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem, Connecticut as a location with an annual average temperature of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 46°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00094702, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem receives roughly 44.1 inches of precipitation each year, with 33.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 215 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 5 and the first fall freeze near November 6. For energy use, 5,140 heating degree days and 955 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem scores 63/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem, CT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem, Connecticut is 53°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem get? ▼
Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem receives 44.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 33.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem? ▼
Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem? ▼
Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem has approximately 215 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 5 and the first fall freeze around November 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem? ▼
Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem has 5,140 heating degree days and 955 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00094702 near Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094702. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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