Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Ledyard, CT. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5th in Ledyard sits in that transitional sweet spot — historically averaging a high of 52° and a low of 36°, it's firmly spring but not quite warm. The date has seen a 46-degree swing in its extremes, from a chilly 20° low back in 1995 to a comfortable 66° high in 1985. There's about a one-in-three chance of rain today, but snow? Essentially off the table.
Ledyard knows how to go to extremes — 76 years of records show a 115-degree spread between its all-time high of 101° (July 1991) and its all-time low of -14° (January 1961). The wettest single day on record dumped 7.43 inches in September 1961, while the biggest snow event dropped a remarkable 24 inches in January 2015.
Summer is the clear headliner, with highs peaking around 81-82° in mid-July before a gradual fade through fall. Winters are cold but not brutal, with the coolest stretch in mid-January averaging just 36° for a high. August is technically the wettest week of the year, averaging 1.26 inches — something to keep in mind if you're planning outdoor events.