Talcott Mountain & Farmington Valley, CT

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Talcott Mountain & Farmington Valley — Photo by Craig R., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

🌧
43°F
High: 45° | Low: 37°
Current Temperature
Light Rain and Fog/Mist
Station: KBDL
Observed at: 7:51 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 13 mph | Humidity: 93%
Tonight:Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday:Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40. North wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night:A slight chance of rain before 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  40 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 40°F. Rain forecast later today (70%). Light wind (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 75/100
Good for hiking. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (12 mph).

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 40°F. Rain forecast later today (70%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (40°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (12 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (43°F).

⛳ Golf

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for golf. High near 40°F. Rain forecast later today (70%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (40°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for golf. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (12 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (43°F).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 40°F. Rain forecast later today (70%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (40°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (12 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (43°F).

About Talcott Mountain & Farmington Valley

The representative point supports planning for ridge wind, tower access, thunderstorms, natural-surface trail condition, golf frost and drainage.

Planning the Day

Move from the exposed ridge to a lower paved valley route when lightning or wind builds; shift tee times for frost, saturated turf or afternoon heat.

Weather and Access Tips

  • Check tower, road and parking status before climbing, and leave the ridge before lightning reaches the valley.
  • Use paved valley routes when natural surfaces are muddy; golf plans should reflect frost, saturated turf and heat alerts.

Nearby Towns and Areas

  • Simsbury
  • Avon
  • Heublein Tower
  • Farmington Valley

7-Day Forecast

🌧
43°F
High: 45° | Low: 37°
Current Temperature
Light Rain and Fog/Mist
Station: KBDL
Observed at: 7:51 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 13 mph | Humidity: 93%
Fri 🌧
40° 34°
80%
Sat ☁
44° 30°
14%
Sun ⛅
48° 30°
0%
Mon ☀
49° 29°
0%
Tue ☀
54° 32°
0%
Wed ☀
60° 34°
0%
Thu ☀
61° --°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

40° Fri 44° Sat 48° Sun 49° Mon 54° Tue 60° Wed 61° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

34° Fri 30° Sat 30° Sun 29° Mon 32° Tue 34° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 18 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 20 Mon 90 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:58 pm CST

Talcott Mountain & Farmington Valley Weather by Season

Winter

Tower access and natural surfaces may be limited by ice while courses face frost or snow closure.

Spring

Mud and wet turf delay mountain and golf use even after paved valley routes reopen.

Summer

Exposed overlooks heat quickly and provide little lightning shelter; early tee times reduce heat stress.

Fall

Dry air suits ridge hiking and golf, but wet leaves and frost complicate footing and play.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Local climate: Central ridge-and-valley climate; annual mean temperature roughly low 50s °F; summit wind contrasts with sheltered Farmington Valley conditions.
  • Warmest or primary-use period: May through October supports tower visits, ridge hiking, cycling and golf, with midsummer heat favoring mornings.
  • Coldest or limited-access period: January and February bring trail ice, tower-access limits and repeated golf frost or snow closures.
  • Primary hazard season: Summer lightning is the principal ridge hazard; spring saturation and autumn frost affect trails and turf on either side.
  • Best practical window: Late May through June and September generally balance firm footing, open facilities and manageable temperatures.