Connecticut · Bouldering · Niantic

Molten Salt

V5
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Apr–Oct
best months

The hardest problem catalogued at Rocky Neck in the Molten Salt sector. First ascent by Shylō.

  • Nearby · Balancing Rock · Keeny Road Boulders · East Lyme Property
  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Molten Salt

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      38° / 23°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      40° / 25°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 31°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 39°

      10 wet

    5. May

      65° / 49°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 58°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 65°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 64°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 57°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 46°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 37°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 29°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Groton New London Ap, CT, 10.5 mi away at 10 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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