Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Litchfield, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Litchfield...

Litchfield is a coastal city in the United States. It is a comparatively little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1258 people. The water temperature around Litchfield has extreme variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2.6°C (36.7°F) in February up to 17.2°C (62.9°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Litchfield is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Litchfield?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters near Litchfield is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Litchfield. The closest decent spot is Cupsogue beach, which is roughly 71.5km (44.6miles) away from Litchfield. Click here to check out more information on Cupsogue beach and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Litchfield are Jetty 4, which is 71.8km (44.6miles) away, and Smith point, located approximately 72.1km (44.8miles) from Litchfield.

Are there beautiful beaches in close proximity to Litchfield?

No, there are not many beaches close to Litchfield. The next good one is New Fairfield Town Park, which is 22.8km (14.2miles) away from Litchfield. Another nice beach near Litchfield is New Fairfield, approximately 24.8km (15.4miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Litchfield?

The water temperature around Litchfield is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Litchfield. However, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures drop down to 3°C (37°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Litchfield?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Litchfield: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Litchfield...

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