Stamford, Connecticut Weather
Stamford, 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 Stamford, Fairfield County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Stamford. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Stamford is published on the Westchester County Airport (KHPN) page, 14 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. 5 airfields within reach of Stamford 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 Stamford: Danbury Municipal Airport (KDXR) 36 km · Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (KBDR) 37 km · Candlelight Farms Airport (K11N) 58 km · Waterbury Oxford Airport (KOXC) 58 km
Conditions reported at KHPN describe the airfield itself. Weather 14 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Stamford specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford unfolds across a varied terrain, a place where the gentle slopes of Fairfield County meet the salty breath of Long Island Sound. It lies 7.5 miles east-north-east of Port Chester, NY (from Port Chester, NY: bearing 62°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west-south-west of Norwalk. Its history is one of careful cultivation and strategic growth, from its early agricultural roots to its emergence as a hub for commerce and innovation. The coastline, a constant presence, offers a subtle maritime influence, while inland, the landscape retains a character shaped by centuries of human endeavor. Stamford's economy has diversified significantly, moving from its industrial past to embrace sectors like finance, technology, and media, reflecting a dynamic adaptation to changing times. The air often carries a faint, pleasant scent of brine, especially near the water, a reminder of its coastal proximity. The cultural fabric of Stamford is as rich and varied as its geography, a vibrant mix drawn from its long history and its modern cosmopolitan appeal. Notable landmarks such as the Ferguson Library and the Stamford Museum & Nature Center offer glimpses into its heritage and natural beauty, while the city's revitalized downtown buzzes with activity. The presence of universities like the University of Connecticut's Stamford campus contributes to a youthful energy and intellectual curiosity that permeates the city. While Stamford doesn't boast major professional sports franchises, its residents find community in local teams and lively annual events that punctuate the calendar, drawing people together under the wide, often luminous, western Connecticut sky. Its residents, a diverse collection of individuals, contribute to a unique local character, a blend of New England tradition and forward-looking dynamism, giving Stamford its distinctive pulse.
Live animated radar for Stamford 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 | Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut |
| Coordinates | 41.05343°N, 73.538734°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Area Code | 203, 475, 860, 959 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Stamford, Connecticut Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Stamford, 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 Stamford includes coordinates 41.053430°N, 73.538734°W, situated in Fairfield County. 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.
