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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.33°NLon: 72.05°WElev: 10ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 4:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Essex CT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Essex CT
 41.36°N 72.43°W (Elev. 95 ft)
Last Update:
2:19 pm EDT Sep 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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