Niantic, Connecticut has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 44.4 °F (low) to 59.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 49.6 Inches. Niantic 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 | 24.0 °F | 38.6 °F | 3.8 in. |
| February | 24.9 °F | 40.2 °F | 3.35 in. |
| March | 30.8 °F | 46.3 °F | 4.76 in. |
| April | 39.8 °F | 56.0 °F | 4.63 in. |
| May | 48.8 °F | 65.0 °F | 3.79 in. |
| June | 58.4 °F | 74.0 °F | 4.12 in. |
| July | 65.1 °F | 79.8 °F | 3.36 in. |
| August | 64.6 °F | 78.7 °F | 3.92 in. |
| September | 58.6 °F | 73.3 °F | 4.29 in. |
| October | 48.4 °F | 63.0 °F | 4.75 in. |
| November | 38.7 °F | 53.5 °F | 4.04 in. |
| December | 30.3 °F | 44.3 °F | 4.75 in. |
| Annual | 44.4 °F | 59.4 °F | 49.56 in. |
| 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 : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |