Stamford, Connecticut Weather
Stamford, Connecticut — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Stamford, Western Connecticut (Fairfield County) County.
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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.
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| Location | Stamford, Western Connecticut (Fairfield County) County, Connecticut |
| Coordinates | 41.05343°N, 73.538734°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Area Code | 203, 475, 860, 959 |
| Page generated | July 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, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Western Connecticut (Fairfield County) 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
