[circumnavigator]

Hi I am moving to from Seattle to Connecticut, and I fear I will have a weather shock when I get there. I will be moving to New Hartford area, and wondered how much difference is the weather, really?? Thanks

KK

[skytrekker]

New Hartford, located about 18 miles NW of Hartford is in the hills of western CT- where Hartford is in the Connecticut river Valley. Snowfall will be higher in New Hartford compared to Hartford, because of its elevation. Hartford averages 40-45" a year- some years more, other years less. Last winter was 'average' with 40" the year before with 20" was below average.

Hartford may see rain in the winter from some storms, but New Hartford May see snow. Sometimes in the winter New Hartford may see a foot of snow, Hartford a few inches, while in the states southeast corner along the coast, mostly all rain. Connecticut is small, but has many micro climates.

Seattle's climate is more temperate- called A Temperate Oceanic 'Do' by climate classification- with mild but damp cloudy winters. CT has a Humid continental climate north west and west of Hartford, with cold winters and hot humid summers and a Humid subtropical climate, with milder winters and warm to hot humid summers to the south and southeast of the capital city.

Winters will be colder here, though far sunnier. Summers will be considerably more hot and humid then the Pacific NW.
The states mildest climate is along the shoreline and the south eastern part of the state around Groton/New London.

The period from mid to late August to late November is the most pleasant time of the year with warm to mild to cool sunny weather. Springs are capricious and unpredictable- though in many ways as colorful as autumn with flowers and trees coming back to life after the winter.

[circumnavigator]

Thanks! That is very helpful. I am sure the snow/cold will be an adjustment, but summer's will be more of an adjustment I think.

[skytrekker]

Originally Posted by circumnavigator

Thanks! That is very helpful. I am sure the snow/cold will be an adjustment, but summer's will be more of an adjustment I think.

Perhaps- the cold here is not nearly as intense as the Midwest- - and rarely lasts as long. Temperatures below zero are becoming less common in the winter.

This past summer saw heat and humid conditions in part of June and most of July- August was pleasant. The weather this week is sublime 70s by day, chilly by night.

You will have to adjust to 'sweating' here in the summer.

[hartford_renter]

Usually in CT we have about 4 snow storms per year ( storm = > 4 inches of snow). New hartford is nice becuase when it snows you can go cross country skiing on the trails along Riverton.

New Hartford is in the less populated north western part of ct. You get slightly more snow there then the rest of the state. Usually the coldest part of winter is the 1st or 2nd week of January. It usually will get down to the teens (Fahrenheit). A lot of the time when it snows it melts quickly over the next few days. Also winters have varied over the years, some times it gets cold and others it is more mild with less snow.

[Leilani Vasquez]

I hate snow!

[twiggy]

Originally Posted by Leilani Vasquez

I hate snow!

Want to trade homes? I live in Phoenix and miss the snow! lol

[Leilani Vasquez]

Originally Posted by twiggy

Want to trade homes? I live in Phoenix and miss the snow! lol

LOL...yes willing to trade homes. The only thing i don't like about the snow is when my 20 minute commute to work turns into an hour!!! Then, when I get home I don't want to leave.

[twiggy]

Yes, that would suck to say the least. Maybe I should make sure to move close to my job. lol
The only thing you have to worry about in 110 degrees is your car over heating. And I admit to never having to shovel anything but rock. lol

[cashgiftingcabbie]

New Hartford CT, like most of New England, is a great place to live. You will experience each of the four seasons as God created them to be enjoyed.

The real question though is, will you be supporting the Boston Red Sox or the dreaded Yankees?

Chuck