Local weather forecast

Weather in Canaan, CT

Updated 2026-09-26 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 06018

Patchy rain nearby
Now55°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low57° / 52°
Rain chance71%
Wind15 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

NowPatchy rain nearby55°21% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby54°21% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby53°24% rain
3 PMOvercast53°21% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby53°33% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby52°32% rain
6 PMOvercast52°25% rain
7 PMOvercast53°24% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby53°26% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby54°32% rain
10 PMLight rain52°74% rain
11 PMLight rain shower53°64% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
57° 52°Overcast
Rain 71%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain
54° 52°Light rain
Rain 94%Gust 18 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
53° 49°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 15 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like47°F
Humidity72%
Pressure29.93 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph NNE
Wind gusts37 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:45 AM
Sunset06:44 PM
Moonrise06:31 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour12 PM · 55°F
Coolest hour2 AM · 52°F
Highest rain chance2 AM · 86%
Strongest gusts10 AM · 41 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 74% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 47°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

55°F, 21% rain chance and 15 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 39 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 55°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 74%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Canaan

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.

Canaan is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 42.03°N latitude and 73.33°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.

Canaan weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 55°F in Canaan, CT. Today's high is 57°F with a 71% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 37 mph. Relative humidity is 72%, pressure is 29.93 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Canaan

Sunrise is at 06:45 AM and sunset is at 06:44 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain with a high near 54°F and a low near 52°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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