Harwich Center, Massachusetts
Harwich Center is a community of 1,774 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Harwich Center
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 35 parks and trails, 16 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Captain James Berry House, Chase Library, Cranberry Valley Golf Club and Grassy Pond Conservation Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; February lows average 24°F.
Weather in Harwich Center
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Harwich Center
Harwich Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Harwich in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, Harwich Center had a population of 1,995.
From the Wikipedia article Harwich Center, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Captain James Berry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Chase Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Library in West Harwich, Massachusetts, United States
Harwich Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Mercelia Evelyn Eldridge Kelley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
South Chatham Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Chatham, Massachusetts
Parks, trails and playgrounds35
23 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes16
Castaway's Restaurant
Restaurant · Seafood, Italian, Pizza, American · 1.7 mi
4 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship2
South Harwich Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical
School · 1.3 mi
351 Pleasant Lake Avenue, Harwich
Map of Harwich Center
83 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 25°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 24°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 30°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 39°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 62°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 58°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 65°F | 2.8 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 64°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 57°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 47°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 37°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 30°F | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for W Harwich (3 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
Barnstable County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Harwich Port 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Brewster 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Chatham 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- East Dennis 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- South Yarmouth 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Dennis 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Barnstable Town 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Bourne 28 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Nantucket 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Buzzards Bay 29 mi west, about 46 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
- First Congregational Church, Harwich Center MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Mercelia Evelyn Eldridge Kelley House, Chatham, Massachusetts, Thomas Kelley, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Corner of Main St and Pleasant Lake Ave, Harwich MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- South Chatham Community Church - panoramio, Stephen Senter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Captain James Berry House, Harwich, Massachusetts, Thomas Kelley, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Colony Rail Trail, East Harwich MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Massachusetts State Route 39 - 5192649283, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Massachusetts State Route 124 - 5193048651, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Massachusetts State Route 124 - 5193049209, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bike Path - panoramio, Stephen Senter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Colony Rail Trail signage, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Colony Rail Trail, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Colony Rail Trail, Harwich MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harwich station postcard (2), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- South Harwich Methodist Church, Jerry Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Harwich Methodist Church (2), Jerry Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pleasant Lake (Massachusetts) General Store, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christ Church Episcopal - panoramio, Stephen Senter, CC BY-SA 3.0
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