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Willimantic Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Wednesday at 54° · coldest night Sunday at 32°

The short of it: Willimantic weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 7 °C (44 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 4 °C (39 °F). Today’s high 12 °C (54 °F), low 7 °C (44 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.1 mm (0.00 in). No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 03:30 local time.

WILLIMANTIC, Monday. — Willimantic may look for light rain this day, with the mercury climbing to about 54° before sinking to 44° by night. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 53°. Winds are light from the WSW, gusting to 5 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 54°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at 32°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 1.2 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Willimantic runs from 33° at night to 53° by day, with some 3.9 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 83°, January the coldest at 18°, and October the wettest with 4.7 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are September and June.

The sun is up 10 h 3 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 443 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy44°39°2 mph–
4 AMPartly cloudy44°39°3 mph–
5 AMPartly cloudy44°39°3 mph–
6 AMPartly cloudy44°39°2 mph–
7 AMOvercast44°39°2 mph–
8 AMPartly cloudy47°41°3 mph–
9 AMPartly cloudy50°44°5 mph–
10 AMPartly cloudy52°45°6 mph–
11 AMOvercast53°45°8 mph–
12 PMLight rain53°46°7 mph0.00 in.
1 PMPartly cloudy54°46°8 mph–
2 PMPartly cloudy54°46°8 mph–
3 PMPartly cloudy54°46°8 mph–
4 PMPartly cloudy53°45°7 mph–
5 PMPartly cloudy50°44°6 mph–
6 PMMostly clear49°43°5 mph–
7 PMMostly clear47°41°5 mph–
8 PMClear sky46°40°5 mph–
9 PMClear sky45°39°5 mph–
10 PMMostly clear44°38°5 mph–
11 PMPartly cloudy44°38°4 mph–
12 AMClear sky43°38°4 mph–
1 AMClear sky43°37°4 mph–
2 AMClear sky43°37°4 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): light rain, high 54°, low 44°, 0.00 in. of rain, gusts to 20 mph. Sun up 6:31 AM, down 4:34 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today44°54°0.00 in.20 mph10 h 3 min
Tuesday41°52°dry12 mph10 h 1 min
Wednesday41°54°dry15 mph9 h 59 min
Thursday40°53°0.09 in.12 mph9 h 57 min
Friday35°47°1.0 in.21 mph9 h 54 min
Saturday33°40°0.05 in.17 mph9 h 52 min
Sunday32°46°dry16 mph9 h 50 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 54°. Wettest: Friday, 1.0 in.. Strongest gusts: Friday, 21 mph.

The Almanac · Willimantic Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Willimantic, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
11° colder, 0.8 in. less rain
Versus December
10° warmer
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 46 min
Average wind
8 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 11° from October to about 53°, with nights near 33°. Wet spells are common — about 3.9 in., the 8th wettest month.

Willimantic in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Willimantic by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January36°18°3.8 in.9 mph9 h 28 min✦
February38°18°3.3 in.9 mph10 h 32 min✦
March46°26°4.5 in.9 mph11 h 49 min✦
April57°36°4.2 in.9 mph13 h 17 min✦✦
May68°45°3.4 in.8 mph14 h 31 min✦✦✦
June77°54°4.3 in.7 mph15 h 11 min✦✦✦
July83°61°4.1 in.6 mph14 h 55 min✦✦✦
August82°61°3.9 in.6 mph13 h 50 min✦✦✦
September75°53°4.2 in.6 mph12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October64°41°4.7 in.8 mph11 h 0 min✦✦✦
November53°33°3.9 in.8 mph9 h 46 min✦✦
December43°24°4.5 in.8 mph9 h 10 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Willimantic

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Willimantic today?

Right now it is 7 °C (44 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 4 °C (39 °F). Today’s high is 12 °C (54 °F) and tonight’s low 7 °C (44 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.1 mm (0.00 in) expected.

Will it rain in Willimantic this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 30 mm (1.2 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Willimantic?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Willimantic at present.

What is the warmest month in Willimantic?

July, with an average high of 28 °C (83 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -8 °C (18 °F). The wettest month is October, with 120 mm (4.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Willimantic?

September and June. September brings highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and about 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain; June highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and 108 mm (4.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Willimantic?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NorwichConnecticut15 mi SSE54°34°4.1 in.
ManchesterConnecticut17 mi WNW53°33°3.6 in.
GlastonburyConnecticut21 mi W53°34°3.5 in.
East HartfordConnecticut21 mi WNW53°34°3.5 in.
WindsorConnecticut24 mi WNW53°33°3.4 in.
HartfordConnecticut25 mi W53°34°3.5 in.
MiddletownConnecticut25 mi WSW53°35°3.7 in.
New LondonConnecticut25 mi SSE54°36°4.2 in.

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