What is today's weather forecast for New Britain, CT?

Today's forecast for New Britain shows a high of 61 degrees and a low of 35 degrees Fahrenheit. A chance of rain before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for New Britain, CT?

The 7-day forecast for New Britain shows highs from 40 to 61 degrees and lows from 26 to 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in New Britain, CT this week?

Yes, rain is possible in New Britain this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (30% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (60% chance).

How accurate is the New Britain weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate New Britain forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

New Britain, CT Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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53°F
Feels Like 53°F

Humidity 96% Dew Point 52°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.88 in.

Solar Rad 19 w/m²

Report from a personal weather station 1.5 mi. E of central New Britain
at 8:21 AM Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedNov 26

30%

ThuNov 27

FriNov 28

SatNov 29

SunNov 30

30%

MonDec 1

40%

TueDec 2

60%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 61°F to a low of 40°F, then recover to 40°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 46°F and lows around 29°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A Thanksgiving Day storm in the northeastern U.S. produced heavy snow in northern New England and upstate New York. Snowfall totals in Maine ranged up to twenty inches at Flagstaff Lake. Totals in New Hampshire ranged up to 18 inches at Errol. Gales lashed the coast of Maine and New Hampshire. A second storm, over the Southern and Central Rockies, produced nine inches of snow at Kanosh UT, and 13 inches at Divide CO, with five inches reported at Denver CO.

New Britain, CT 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: A chance of rain before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Patchy fog before 2pm, then patchy fog after 4pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Night: A chance of rain, mainly between 9pm and 11pm. Cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 35. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Friday Nov 28

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Dec 1

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

About New Britain, CT

New Britain is a city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is located approximately 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Hartford. The city is part of the Capitol Planning Region. According to the 2020 Census, the population of the city is 74,135. Among the southernmost of the communities encompassed within the Hartford-Springfield Knowledge Corridor metropolitan region, New Britain is home to Central Connecticut State University and Charter Oak State College. The city was noted for its industry during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and notable sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places include Walnut Hill Park, developed by the landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and Downtown New Britain. The city's official nickname is the "Hardware City" because of its history as a manufacturing center and as the headquarters of Stanley Black & Decker. Because of its large Polish population, the city is often playfully referred to as "New Britski".

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