Local weather forecast

Weather in Prospect, CT

Updated 2026-09-26 11:45 local time · ZIP codes 06712

Patchy rain nearby
Now56°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low58° / 52°
Rain chance87%
Wind18 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

NowPatchy rain nearby56°36% rain
1 PMLight rain shower55°46% rain
2 PMLight rain shower54°43% rain
3 PMLight rain shower54°64% rain
4 PMLight rain shower53°48% rain
5 PMLight rain shower53°58% rain
6 PMLight rain shower54°46% rain
7 PMLight rain shower54°43% rain
8 PMLight rain shower54°53% rain
9 PMLight rain shower53°54% rain
10 PMLight rain shower54°64% rain
11 PMLight rain shower54°59% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
58° 52°Light rain shower
Rain 87%Gust 21 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
61° 54°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 22 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
60° 51°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like47°F
Humidity83%
Pressure29.85 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind18 mph NNE
Wind gusts44 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 hour11 AM · 57°F
Coolest hour4 PM · 53°F
Highest rain chance4 AM · 92%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 47 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 64% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 47°F with winds near 18 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

56°F, 26% rain chance and 19 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 44 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 56°F, wind 18 mph, rain chance up to 64%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Prospect

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.

Prospect is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.50°N latitude and 72.98°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.

Prospect weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 56°F in Prospect, CT. Today's high is 58°F with a 87% rain chance. Winds are around 18 mph with gusts near 44 mph. Relative humidity is 83%, pressure is 29.85 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Prospect

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 61°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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