New London, New Hampshire
New London is a community of 1,278 people in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Why visit New London
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include New London Barn Playhouse, Spring Ledge Farm, Dr. Solomon M. Whipple House and Matthew Harvey House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 85 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in New London
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New London
New London is a census-designated place (CDP) and the primary village in the town of New London, New Hampshire, United States. The population of the CDP was 1,266 at the 2020 census, out of 4,400 in the entire town. The CDP includes the campus of Colby–Sawyer College.
From the Wikipedia article New London (CDP), New Hampshire (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks3
Dr. Solomon M. Whipple House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New Hampshire, United States
Matthew Harvey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Sutton, New Hampshire, listed on the NRHP in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes12
Grounds
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Dessert
374 Main Street, New London
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship4
Baptist New Meeting House
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare3
Roberts Scarlett Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
276 Newport Road, New London
Map of New London
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 13°F | 3.3 in | 18.4 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 15°F | 3.1 in | 24.6 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 22°F | 3.7 in | 12.3 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 33°F | 4.2 in | 4.7 in |
| May | 66°F | 44°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 54°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 57°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 50°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 5.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 29°F | 3.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 4.3 in | 20.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Sunapee (7 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
Merrimack County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-01-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-03-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-11-01: Severe Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Claremont Municipal Airport (CNH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Franklin 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Claremont 18 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Enfield 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Henniker 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Bristol 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Contoocook 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Lebanon 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Hillsborough 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Concord 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Hanover 25 mi northwest, about 40 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
- SuttonNH MatthewHarveyHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NewLondonNH DrSolomonMWhippleHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
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