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Current Conditions — Essex, CT

HARTFORD/BRAINAR (KHFD)

Light Rain

53.6 F

Humidity:77%
Wind Speed:S 3.4 mph
Barometer:30.03 in
Dewpoint:46.4 F
Visibility:10.00 mi
Precip:--
Heat Index:NA
Wind Chill:NA
May 13 2026, 08:35 AM EDT

5-Day Forecast — Essex, CT

Wednesday

High 68 °F
Rain Showers
Wednesday
Night
Low 53 °F
Chance of Rain
Thursday

High 66 °F
T-storms


Thursday
Night
Low 51 °F
Rain Likely
Friday

High 68 °F
Rain Showers Likely
Friday
Night
Low 53 °F
Partly Sunny

Saturday

High 77 °F
Mostly Sunny

Saturday
Night
Low 57 °F
Mostly Clear

Sunday

High 82 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast — Essex, CT

Wednesday
Rain Showers. High near 68°F. Wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Chance of Rain. Low around 53°F. Wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Thunderstorms. High near 66°F. Wind 2 to 5 mph, with gusts as high as 14 mph.
Thursday Night
Rain Likely. Low around 51°F. Wind 0 to 1 mph, with gusts as high as 7 mph.
Friday
Rain Showers Likely. High near 68°F. Wind 2 to 6 mph, with gusts as high as 13 mph.
Friday Night
Partly Sunny. Low around 53°F.
Saturday
Mostly Sunny. High near 77°F. Wind 1 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly Clear. Low around 57°F. Wind 2 to 6 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Sunday
Mostly Sunny. High near 82°F. Wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly Cloudy. Low around 57°F. Wind 0 to 2 mph, with gusts as high as 9 mph.
Monday
Partly Sunny. High near 77°F. Wind 0 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 14 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly Cloudy. Low around 57°F. Wind 0 to 2 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Tuesday
Slight Chance of Showers. High near 82°F. Wind 1 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
CT Radar
Current Radar • CT
Day 1 Outlook • May 13, 2026

Observation History — Essex, CT

Time Wind
(mph)
Vis
(mi)
Weather Precip (in) Temperature (F) Relative
Humidity
Wind
Chill
(F)
Heat
Index
(F)
Pressure
Air Dwpt altimeter
(in)
sea level
(mb)
08:35 AM EDT S 3.4 10.00 Light Rain -- 53.6 46.4 77% NA NA 30.03 1016.9
08:20 AM EDT S 5.7 10.00 Light Rain -- 53.6 46.4 77% NA NA 30.03 1016.9
08:05 AM EDT S 4.6 10.00 Cloudy -- 53.6 46.4 77% NA NA 30.03 1016.9
08:00 AM EDT S 3.4 10.00 Cloudy -- 53.6 46.4 77% NA NA 30.03 1016.9
07:45 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Cloudy -- 53.6 46.4 77% NA NA 30.03 1016.9
07:40 AM EDT S 4.6 10.00 Cloudy -- 51.8 46.4 82% NA NA 30.02 1016.6
07:35 AM EDT S 3.4 10.00 Cloudy -- 51.8 46.4 82% NA NA 30.03 1016.9
07:25 AM EDT S 5.7 10.00 Cloudy -- 51.8 46.4 82% NA NA 30.02 1016.6
07:15 AM EDT S 3.4 10.00 Cloudy -- 51.8 46.4 82% NA NA 30.03 1016.9
07:10 AM EDT S 3.4 10.00 Cloudy -- 51.8 46.4 82% NA NA 30.03 1016.9
07:05 AM EDT 4.6 10.00 Cloudy -- 51.8 46.4 82% NA NA 30.02 1016.6
07:00 AM EDT 3.4 10.00 Cloudy -- 51.8 44.6 76% NA NA 30.02 1016.6
06:50 AM EDT 3.4 10.00 Cloudy -- 51.8 46.4 82% NA NA 30.03 1016.9
06:35 AM EDT SE 3.4 10.00 Cloudy -- 50.0 44.6 82% NA NA 30.03 1016.9
06:25 AM EDT SE 3.4 10.00 Cloudy -- 50.0 46.4 87% NA NA 30.03 1016.9
06:20 AM EDT 3.4 10.00 Cloudy -- 50.0 44.6 82% NA NA 30.04 1017.3
06:00 AM EDT 3.4 10.00 Light Rain -- 51.8 44.6 76% NA NA 30.04 1017.3
05:50 AM EDT S 4.6 10.00 Cloudy -- 50.0 44.6 82% NA NA 30.04 1017.3
05:40 AM EDT 3.4 10.00 Light Rain -- 50.0 44.6 82% NA NA 30.04 1017.3
05:35 AM EDT 3.4 10.00 Cloudy -- 50.0 44.6 82% NA NA 30.04 1017.3
05:30 AM EDT S 3.4 10.00 Cloudy -- 50.0 44.6 82% NA NA 30.04 1017.3
05:25 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Cloudy -- 50.0 44.6 82% NA NA 30.04 1017.3
05:20 AM EDT 5.7 10.00 Cloudy -- 50.0 44.6 82% NA NA 30.04 1017.3
05:05 AM EDT 4.6 10.00 Cloudy -- 50.0 44.6 82% NA NA 30.04 1017.3

Regional Weather Observation

HARTFORD/BRAINAR (KHFD)

Light Rain
53.6 F

MERIDEN (KMMK)

Light Rain
53.6 F

CHESTER (KSNC)

Mostly Cloudy
53.6 F

WINDSOR LOCKS (KBDL)

Light Rain
48.2 F

NEW HAVEN/TWEED (KHVN)

Cloudy
53.6 F

WILLIMANTIC (KIJD)

Cloudy
51.8 F
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