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Current conditions at

Groton / New London, Groton / New London Airport (KGON)

Lat: 41.33°NLon: 72.05°WElev: 10ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.1 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Apr 12:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Essex CT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 77. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 77. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Essex CT
 41.34°N 72.38°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
2:22 am EDT Apr 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Apr 16, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 22, 2026
 
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