Hartford's Thursday forecast calls for a sunny day. A few morning showers may pop up before sunshine takes over, sending temperatures toward 72 degrees by afternoon.
The National Weather Service says showers are most likely between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., with only a 20% chance of rain overall. Southwest winds of 8 to 12 mph could gust as high as 22 mph before shifting west later in the day.
Warm, Windy Afternoon Gives Way To Clear Skies
By late morning, Hartford should turn sunny, with temperatures reaching the low 70s through midafternoon. Skies will clear Thursday night, but the temperature will slide to around 48 degrees, so evening plans may call for a jacket.
Sunny Friday And Saturday Bring A Fall Reset
Friday looks sunny with a high near 68 degrees, followed by a clear night and a low around 44. Saturday should stay sunny and mild near 67 degrees, offering the most reliable stretch for outdoor plans before clouds begin building Sunday.
Rain Chances Rise Sunday Night
Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 69 degrees, but rain showers are likely Sunday night, when the chance of precipitation reaches 80%. Showers are likely on Columbus Day Monday, with a 60% chance before 9 a.m. and a high near 70 degrees.
Understanding the Rain Outlook
According to NOAA’s Connecticut State Climate Summary, statewide annual precipitation has been highly variable, with a slight increase since 1895. That finding describes annual precipitation across Connecticut, not an autumn-specific trend, and does not predict how much rain Hartford will receive this weekend.
The National Weather Service defines an 80% probability of precipitation as the likelihood of measurable precipitation at a given point in the forecast area during a specified period. It does not say how much rain will fall or how long it will rain, according to the National Weather Service Huntsville Weather Forecast Office.
The pattern turns unsettled again Tuesday, when a 40% chance of showers arrives after 10 a.m. Wednesday will be cooler and breezier, with a high near 59 degrees and northwest gusts that could reach 30 mph.
