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Branford weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Branford swings 54°F across the year, from 82°F highs in July to 28°F lows in February, and August is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 54 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
July
82°F average high
Coldest month
February
28°F average low
Wettest month
August
54 in a year
Below freezing
2 months
January and February
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, September and October
Residents
29,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Branford and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Branford hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Branford 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Branford, Connecticut (CT) is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 82°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 28°F), with roughly 54 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Branford right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Branford climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
42°
30°
Feb
43°
28°
Mar
49°
34°
Apr
58°
42°
May
67°
50°
Jun
76°
60°
Jul
82°
68°
Aug
78°
65°
Sep
74°
59°
Oct
65°
50°
Nov
53°
38°
Dec
44°
32°

Which forecast is most accurate in Branford?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
84
/100rank #1
87±1.3°F97±0.9 mph7184% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
67
/100rank #2
87±1.3°F95±1.6 mph2458% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Common questions

What's the weather in Branford today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Branford today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Branford today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Branford and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Branford?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Branford (CheckWeather Score 84/100), ahead of the American at 67. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Branford?
July is typically the warmest month in Branford, with average highs around 82°F.
How cold does Branford get?
The coldest month in Branford is February, when overnight lows average about 28°F.
How much rain does Branford get?
Branford sees roughly 54 in of precipitation a year, with August usually the wettest month.

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