Hartford, Connecticut Weather
Hartford, Connecticut — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Hartford, Hartford County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Hartford. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Hartford is published on the Hartford Brainard Airport (KHFD) page, 4 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Hartford have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Hartford: Robertson Field (K4B8) 17 km · Bradley International Airport (KBDL) 19 km · Skylark Airpark (K7B6) 21 km · Ellington Airport (K7B9) 26 km · Meriden Markham Municipal Airport (KMMK) 31 km
Conditions reported at KHFD describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Hartford specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford unfolds along the banks of the Connecticut River, a city shaped by the very water that flows through its heart. It lies 8.6 miles north-east of New Britain, CT (from New Britain, CT: bearing 34°T), and is situated 2.9 miles east of West Hartford. Its terrain is a gentle roll, the land rising subtly from the riverfront, giving a sense of grounded permanence. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth after a spring rain, or the crisp, bright chill of autumn that settles deep into your bones. This is a place where the seasons paint the landscape with bold strokes, from the verdant greens of summer to the stark, beautiful silhouettes of winter trees against a pale sky. The character of Hartford is one of quiet resilience, a working city that has seen its share of transformation but retains a steadfast, unpretentious spirit. The story of Hartford is one of commerce and innovation, a history deeply intertwined with the industrial might of America. Founded in the 17th century, it quickly grew into a vital center for trade and manufacturing, earning a reputation as a hub for insurance companies that still define its economic landscape today. This legacy of enterprise is etched into the very architecture of the city, in the solid, enduring buildings that have witnessed generations of business conducted. Beyond insurance, Hartford has historically been a crucible for invention and production, from firearms to machinery, a testament to the ingenuity that has long characterized its people. The steady hum of commerce, even in quieter times, is a persistent undercurrent in the life of Hartford. Hartford’s cultural tapestry is rich and varied, offering a vibrant array of attractions and experiences. While professional sports teams are not a defining feature of Hartford’s current landscape, the city boasts a strong connection to collegiate athletics, with renowned universities like Trinity College and the University of Hartford contributing to its intellectual and social life. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, a national treasure, stands as a beacon of artistic achievement, while the Mark Twain House & Museum and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center offer profound glimpses into the lives of literary giants. Annual events, such as the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, draw crowds and celebrate the city's artistic spirit. Though Hartford itself isn't on the coast, its proximity to the Atlantic allows for accessible day trips to the shoreline. The city's parks, like Elizabeth Park with its famous rose gardens, provide serene escapes within the urban environment, offering moments of quiet beauty against the backdrop of a city that continues to evolve, carrying its history with grace.
Live animated radar for Hartford and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut |
| Coordinates | 41.763711°N, 72.685093°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 06106, 06101, 06102, 06103, 06104 |
| Area Code | 203, 475, 860, 959 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Hartford, Connecticut Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hartford, Connecticut, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Hartford includes coordinates 41.763711°N, 72.685093°W, situated in Hartford County. ZIP code 06106, 06101, 06102, 06103, 06104. Telephone area code: 203, 475, 860, 959. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
