Local weather forecast

Weather in Waterbury, CT

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706 + more

Light drizzle
Now56°F

Light drizzle

High / Low56° / 51°
Rain chance91%
Wind19 mph
Weather 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

NowLight drizzle56°45% rain
10 AMLight drizzle53°57% rain
11 AMLight rain53°73% rain
12 PMLight rain52°82% rain
1 PMLight rain52°72% rain
2 PMLight rain51°81% rain
3 PMLight rain shower51°58% rain
4 PMLight rain shower52°56% rain
5 PMLight rain shower52°66% rain
6 PMLight rain shower52°79% rain
7 PMLight rain shower52°67% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby52°35% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
56° 51°Light rain shower
Rain 91%Gust 21 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
55° 52°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 93%Gust 22 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
54° 51°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 16 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like45°F
Humidity69%
Pressure29.89 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind19 mph NNE
Wind gusts43 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:43 AM
Sunset06:43 PM
Moonrise06:31 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 AM · 48 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Waterbury

Forecast high56°F -11°
Forecast low51°F +1°
Rain chance91% -9 pts
YesterdayOvercast
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 82% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 45°F with winds near 19 mph.

Best window: 9 AM

56°F, 45% rain chance and 19 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 47 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 56°F, wind 19 mph, rain chance up to 82%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Waterbury

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.

Waterbury is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.56°N latitude and 73.05°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.

Waterbury weather today

Light drizzle and 56°F in Waterbury, CT. Today's high is 56°F with a 91% rain chance. Winds are around 19 mph with gusts near 43 mph. Relative humidity is 69%, pressure is 29.89 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Waterbury

Sunrise is at 06:43 AM and sunset is at 06:43 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 55°F and a low near 52°F. The maximum rain chance is 93%.

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