Local weather forecast

Weather in Stamford, CT

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 06901, 06902, 06903, 06905 + more

Light rain
Now60°F

Light rain

High / Low60° / 56°
Rain chance89%
Wind27 mph
Weather alerts

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Gale Warning issued September 26 at 4:30AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Long Island Sound west of Port Jefferson and New Haven. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight rain60°57% rain
10 AMLight drizzle58°64% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby58°27% rain
12 PMLight rain59°68% rain
1 PMLight rain shower57°66% rain
2 PMLight rain shower56°77% rain
3 PMLight rain shower56°77% rain
4 PMLight rain shower57°74% rain
5 PMLight rain shower57°75% rain
6 PMLight rain shower57°68% rain
7 PMLight rain shower57°69% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby57°28% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
60° 56°Light rain shower
Rain 89%Gust 32 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
61° 57°Light rain shower
Rain 92%Gust 35 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
59° 56°Light rain shower
Rain 92%Gust 24 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like45°F
Humidity68%
Pressure29.86 inHg
Visibility5 mi
Wind27 mph NNE
Wind gusts47 mph
Precipitation0.04 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:45 AM
Sunset06:45 PM
Moonrise06:33 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour9 AM · 60°F
Coolest hour2 PM · 56°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 88%
Strongest gusts5 AM · 54 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Stamford

Forecast high60°F -10°
Forecast low56°F +2°
Rain chance89% -11 pts
YesterdayOvercast
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 77% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 45°F with winds near 27 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

58°F, 27% rain chance and 27 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 5 mi; gusts may reach 49 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 60°F, wind 27 mph, rain chance up to 77%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Stamford

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.

Stamford is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.05°N latitude and 73.54°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.

Stamford weather today

Light rain and 60°F in Stamford, CT. Today's high is 60°F with a 89% rain chance. Winds are around 27 mph with gusts near 47 mph. Relative humidity is 68%, pressure is 29.86 inHg, and visibility is about 5 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Stamford

Sunrise is at 06:45 AM and sunset is at 06:45 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 61°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 92%.

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