Local weather forecast

Weather in Bristol, CT

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 06010

Overcast
Now55°F

Overcast

High / Low56° / 51°
Rain chance91%
Wind17 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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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.

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.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast55°16% rain
10 AMLight drizzle54°43% rain
11 AMLight rain54°75% rain
12 PMModerate rain52°87% rain
1 PMLight rain52°75% rain
2 PMLight rain51°81% rain
3 PMLight rain51°84% rain
4 PMLight rain51°79% rain
5 PMLight rain shower51°62% rain
6 PMLight rain shower51°66% rain
7 PMLight rain51°77% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby52°38% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain
56° 51°Light rain
Rain 91%Gust 21 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
52° 51°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 22 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
53° 50°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 15 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like46°F
Humidity65%
Pressure29.92 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind17 mph NNE
Wind gusts42 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
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 hour9 AM · 56°F
Coolest hour2 PM · 51°F
Highest rain chance1 AM · 92%
Strongest gusts5 PM · 46 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 87% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 46°F with winds near 17 mph.

Best window: 9 AM

56°F, 34% rain chance and 18 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 46 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 55°F, wind 17 mph, rain chance up to 87%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Bristol

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.

Bristol is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.67°N latitude and 72.95°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.

Bristol weather today

Overcast and 55°F in Bristol, CT. Today's high is 56°F with a 91% rain chance. Winds are around 17 mph with gusts near 42 mph. Relative humidity is 65%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Bristol

Sunrise is at 06:43 AM and sunset is at 06:42 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 52°F and a low near 51°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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