Jaffrey, New Hampshire
Jaffrey is a community of 3,277 people in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
Why visit Jaffrey
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Franklin Pierce University, Carter Hill, Jaffrey Mills and East Jaffrey Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in Jaffrey
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jaffrey
Jaffrey is a census-designated place (CDP) and the main village in the town of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, United States. The population of the CDP was 3,058 at the 2020 census, out of 5,320 in the entire town of Jaffrey.
From the Wikipedia article Jaffrey (CDP), New Hampshire (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Franklin Pierce University
School · 2.6 mi
Private, non-profit university in Rindge, New Hampshire
Museums and landmarks5
Jaffrey Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Factory in Jaffrey, United States of America
East Jaffrey Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in New Hampshire, United States
Jaffrey Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in New Hampshire, United States
Moore Farm and Twitchell Mill Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Dublin, New Hampshire, NRHP-listed
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Annett State Forest
Park · 3.4 mi
State forest in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes12
Cafe 532 Grille & Bar
Restaurant · 1.6 mi
79 Hadley Road, Jaffrey
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
80 Peterborough Street, Jaffrey
Mo-Fr 04:00-19:00; Sa, Su 05:00-19:00
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School
School · 4.3 mi
10 Sharon Road, Peterborough
Healthcare2
Map of Jaffrey
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 14°F | 3.4 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 22°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 55°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 38°F | 5.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 29°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 20°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jaffrey Silver Rch Airpark (1 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
Cheshire County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-14: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-10-04: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-04-21: Stoddard Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jaffrey Airfield Silver Ranch (AFN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Winchendon 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- South Ashburnham 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Baldwinville 15 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Gardner 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Keene 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Fitchburg 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Athol 18 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Orange 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Lunenburg 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Leominster 24 mi southeast, about 38 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
- Golden Wok, Jaffrey NH, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JaffreyNH JaffreyMills 3, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JaffreyNH MonadnockInn, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DublinNH TwitchellMillSite, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JaffreyLibrary, TrustTruth at en.wikipedia, Public domain
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