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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.33°NLon: 72.05°WElev: 10ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Apr 9:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Essex CT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Essex CT
 41.36°N 72.4°W (Elev. 92 ft)
Last Update:
10:17 am EDT Apr 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Apr 14, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 20, 2026
 
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