Local weather forecast

Weather in Barkhamsted, CT

Updated 2026-09-26 13:30 local time · ZIP codes 06063

Overcast
Now57°F

Overcast

High / Low59° / 53°
Rain chance83%
Wind17 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Wind Advisory issued September 26 at 2:53AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Litchfield and Southern Litchfield Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Safety instructions

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued September 26 at 2:03AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT Counties. In Massachusetts, Northern Worcester MA, Northern Middlesex MA, and Eastern Hampden MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Safety instructions

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast57°20% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby56°24% rain
3 PMLight drizzle55°44% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby55°39% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby54°39% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby55°34% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby56°23% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby56°34% rain
9 PMLight rain54°80% rain
10 PMLight rain shower54°72% rain
11 PMPatchy rain nearby54°45% rain
12 AMLight rain shower55°72% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
59° 53°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 83%Gust 18 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain
57° 55°Light rain
Rain 94%Gust 20 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
56° 51°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 15 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like47°F
Humidity73%
Pressure29.89 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind17 mph NNE
Wind gusts39 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:43 AM
Sunset06:42 PM
Moonrise06:30 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour12 PM · 56°F
Coolest hour9 PM · 54°F
Highest rain chance4 AM · 94%
Strongest gusts8 AM · 44 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 80% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 47°F with winds near 17 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

56°F, 23% rain chance and 17 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 41 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 17 mph, rain chance up to 80%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Barkhamsted

Connecticut has four distinct seasons, humid summers and cold winters, with coastal influence near Long Island Sound and periodic nor'easters in the colder months.

Barkhamsted is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.93°N latitude and 72.91°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Barkhamsted weather today

Overcast and 57°F in Barkhamsted, CT. Today's high is 59°F with a 83% rain chance. Winds are around 17 mph with gusts near 39 mph. Relative humidity is 73%, pressure is 29.89 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Barkhamsted

Sunrise is at 06:43 AM and sunset is at 06:42 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain with a high near 57°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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