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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.33°NLon: 72.05°WElev: 10ft.

Overcast

40°F

4°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed W 17 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 12 Nov 12:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Essex CT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Essex CT
 41.36°N 72.4°W (Elev. 92 ft)
Last Update:
1:00 am EST Nov 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Nov 12, 2025-6pm EST Nov 18, 2025
 
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