Why visit Durham
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Powder Ridge Ski Area, Meetinghouse Hill, Main Street Historic District and David Lyman II House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Durham
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Durham
Durham is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the primary village and surrounding development in the town of Durham, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. It is in the central and northeastern portions of the town, bordered to the north by the town of Middlefield and the city of Middletown. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 3,771, out of 7,152 in the entire town of Durham.
From the Wikipedia article Durham (CDP), Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Powder Ridge Ski Area
Ski area · 3.6 mi
Ski area located in Middlefield, Connecticut
JC Farms & Greenhouses
Farm and orchard · 1.3 mi
Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 09:00-17:00
Museums and landmarks10
Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Durham, Connecticut, United States
David Lyman II House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Middlefield, Connecticut, listed on the NRHP in Middlesex County
Joseph Blakeslee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Thomas Lyman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Durham, Connecticut, listed on the NRHP in Middlesex County
William Ward Jr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
The Lyman Homestead
Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi
3 Lyman Road, Middlefield
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Durham Rod And Gun Club
Hiking and trails · 1.9 mi
Private, Members Or Owners Only
Town Open Space (Allyn Brook)
Hiking and trails · 0.4 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes14
1741 Pub and Grill
Restaurant · 2.1 mi
Food and drinks at the Lyman Orchard Golf Club
72 Lyman Road, Middlefield
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Our Place Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.4 mi
2100 South Main Street Extension, Middletown
2 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
Notre Dame Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
272 Main Street, Durham
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare1
Map of Durham
76 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 19°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Meriden Markham Muni Ap (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-10-30: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Middletown 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Meriden 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Wallingford Center 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- North Haven 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Cheshire Village 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- East Hampton 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Chester Center 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- New Britain 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- East Haven 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Newington 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Town Hall, Durham CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OliverKnowlesHouseDurhamCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- MiddlefieldCT WIlliamWardJrHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MiddlefieldCT DavidLymanIIHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DurhamCT ThomasLymanHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
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