| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°F Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | May 1 - May 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | |
| Ecoregion: | 59c - Southern New England Coastal Plains and Hills | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | Rare Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 06801 - Bethel, CT | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 18 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 46 | 56 | 61 | 59 | 51 | 40 | 32 | 23 | 39 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 35 | 38 | 48 | 60 | 71 | 79 | 84 | 81 | 73 | 62 | 50 | 39 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.48 | 3.27 | 4.72 | 4.62 | 4.83 | 4.27 | 4.28 | 4.32 | 4.6 | 4.37 | 4.59 | 4.26 | 52.62 |