Local weather forecast

Weather in Ellington, CT

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 06029

Patchy rain nearby
Now57°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low58° / 53°
Rain chance85%
Wind16 mph
Weather 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.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby57°26% rain
12 PMOvercast56°22% rain
1 PMLight rain shower56°36% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby55°30% rain
3 PMLight rain shower54°48% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby54°43% rain
5 PMLight rain shower54°46% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby55°41% rain
7 PMLight rain shower55°41% rain
8 PMLight rain shower55°53% rain
9 PMModerate rain54°86% rain
10 PMLight rain shower55°53% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
58° 53°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 85%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
59° 55°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 20 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
57° 52°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like48°F
Humidity79%
Pressure29.91 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind16 mph NNE
Wind gusts39 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:41 AM
Sunset06:40 PM
Moonrise06:28 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour11 AM · 57°F
Coolest hour4 PM · 54°F
Highest rain chance4 AM · 93%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 44 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 86% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 48°F with winds near 16 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

56°F, 22% rain chance and 17 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 40 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 16 mph, rain chance up to 86%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Ellington

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.

Ellington is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.90°N latitude and 72.47°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.

Ellington weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 57°F in Ellington, CT. Today's high is 58°F with a 85% rain chance. Winds are around 16 mph with gusts near 39 mph. Relative humidity is 79%, pressure is 29.91 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Ellington

Sunrise is at 06:41 AM and sunset is at 06:40 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 59°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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