New London, Connecticut has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 6.2 °C (low) to 15.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1220.2 Millimeters. New London is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.6 °C | 3.5 °C | 96.52 mm |
| February | -4.7 °C | 4.5 °C | 82.3 mm |
| March | -1.1 °C | 8 °C | 121.16 mm |
| April | 4.2 °C | 13.5 °C | 114.05 mm |
| May | 9.3 °C | 18.7 °C | 93.22 mm |
| June | 14.6 °C | 23.7 °C | 97.54 mm |
| July | 18.2 °C | 26.8 °C | 80.52 mm |
| August | 17.6 °C | 26.2 °C | 97.03 mm |
| September | 13.7 °C | 23.1 °C | 104.9 mm |
| October | 8 °C | 17.2 °C | 116.59 mm |
| November | 2.6 °C | 11.7 °C | 98.3 mm |
| December | -2.1 °C | 6.7 °C | 118.11 mm |
| Annual | 6.2 °C | 15.3 °C | 1220.24 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |