Local weather forecast

Weather in West Cornwall, CT

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 06796

Patchy rain nearby
Now53°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low56° / 49°
Rain chance82%
Wind19 mph
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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.

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Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby53°26% rain
12 PMOvercast53°23% rain
1 PMLight rain shower52°40% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby52°28% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby52°28% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby51°37% rain
5 PMLight rain shower50°45% rain
6 PMLight rain shower50°49% rain
7 PMOvercast51°31% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby52°41% rain
9 PMLight rain shower51°59% rain
10 PMLight rain shower51°80% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
56° 49°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 82%Gust 20 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
54° 51°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 22 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
53° 48°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 18 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like44°F
Humidity78%
Pressure29.89 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind19 mph NNE
Wind gusts42 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:45 AM
Sunset06:44 PM
Moonrise06:32 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour11 AM · 53°F
Coolest hour6 PM · 50°F
Highest rain chance4 AM · 85%
Strongest gusts10 AM · 46 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 80% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 44°F with winds near 19 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

53°F, 23% rain chance and 18 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 42 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 53°F, wind 19 mph, rain chance up to 80%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in West Cornwall

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.

West Cornwall is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.87°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.

West Cornwall weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 53°F in West Cornwall, CT. Today's high is 56°F with a 82% rain chance. Winds are around 19 mph with gusts near 42 mph. Relative humidity is 78%, pressure is 29.89 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in West Cornwall

Sunrise is at 06:45 AM and sunset is at 06:44 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 54°F and a low near 51°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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