Harwich Port, Massachusetts
Harwich Port is a community of 2,238 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Harwich Port
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 25 places to eat and 9 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 Port
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Harwich Port
Harwich Port (also spelled Harwichport) is a small affluent seaside community and census-designated place (CDP) situated along the Nantucket Sound in the town of Harwich in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It is named after the port of Harwich in Essex, England. As of the 2020 census, Harwich Port had a population of 1,899. It is a popular vacation spot on Cape Cod and is home to the Wychmere Beach Club and the Allen Harbor Yacht Club.
From the Wikipedia article Harwich Port, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks10
Captain James Berry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Chase Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Library in West Harwich, Massachusetts, United States
Harwich Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Mercelia Evelyn Eldridge Kelley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
South Chatham Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Chatham, Massachusetts
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes25
Castaway's Restaurant
Restaurant · Seafood, Italian, Pizza, American · 1.5 mi
13 more on the map.
Where to stay9
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Churches and places of worship3
South Harwich Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical
School · 2.6 mi
351 Pleasant Lake Avenue, Harwich
Healthcare1
Map of Harwich Port
107 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.
- Chatham 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Brewster 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- East Dennis 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- South Yarmouth 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Dennis 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Barnstable Town 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Nantucket 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Buzzards Bay 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Bourne 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- New Bedford 45 mi west, about 1 h 15 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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Augustus Snow House, Harwich Port MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- South Harwich Methodist Church (2), Jerry Johnson, CC BY-SA 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
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