Northwest Harwinton, Connecticut
Northwest Harwinton is a community of 3,088 people in Connecticut.
Why visit Northwest Harwinton
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Warner Theatre, Harmony Hill, South School and Burlington–Harmony Hill Roads Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 59 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Northwest Harwinton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Northwest Harwinton
Northwest Harwinton is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Harwinton in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 3,158 at the 2020 census, out of 5,484 in the entire town. The CDP contains the town center.
From the Wikipedia article Northwest Harwinton, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks18
South School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Burlington–Harmony Hill Roads Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Capt. William Bull Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic inn at 571 Torrington Road in Litchfield, Connecticut
Downtown Torrington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Fyler-Hotchkiss Estate
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
James Alldis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
United States historic place
Jason Skinner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Harwinton, Connecticut, also known as Lloyd House, NRHP-listed
Litchfield–South Roads Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Migeon Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Topsmead
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic house and estate in Connecticut, USA
Torrington Fire Department Headquarters
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Fire station in Connecticut, United States of America
Villa Friuli
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Coe Memorial Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Connecticut, United States of America, United States of America
Harwinton Recreation & Conservation Area
Hiking and trails · 1.1 mi
Municipal, Open To Public With Fee
Restaurants and cafes12
Hometown Pizza 2
Restaurant · Italian Pizza · 0.6 mi
157 Litchfield Road, Harwinton
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 2.6 mi
95 South Main Street, Torrington
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
122 Litchfield Road, Harwinton
Mo-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 06:00-19:00
Harwinton Volunteer Fire Department Lunch Stand
Fast food · 2.0 mi
Building that sells food during the Harwinton Fair
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Harwinton Congregational Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.0 mi
2 Litchfield Road, Harwinton
Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Latinoamericana Esperanza de Vida
Church · Pentecostal · 2.7 mi
124 Litchfield Street, Torrington
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Map of Northwest Harwinton
73 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 15°F | 3.9 in | 13.1 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 16°F | 3.5 in | 15.8 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 23°F | 4.6 in | 12.7 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 33°F | 4.3 in | 2.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 53°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 58°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 56°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 38°F | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 29°F | 4.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 21°F | 5.0 in | 12.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bakersville (6 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 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-21: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waterbury-Oxford Airport (OXC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Torrington 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Litchfield 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Thomaston 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Terryville 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Collinsville 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- New Hartford Center 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Bristol 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Winsted 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Canton Valley 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Bethlehem Village 11 mi southwest, about 18 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
- Harwinton Congregational Church, Harwinton CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SouthSchool Torrington Connecticut 501, Doncram, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Villa Friuli, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BURLINGTON-HARMONY HILL ROADS HISTORIC DISTRICT, LICHFIELD COUNTY, CT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Torrington Fire Department Headquarters, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JASON SKINNER HOUSE, HARWINTON, LITCHFIELD COUNTY, CT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- CAPTAIN WILLIAM BULL TAVERN, LITCHFIELD COUNTY, CT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Water Street Historic District, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MigeonAveHD PeaseHouse 514, Doncram, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Warrenton Woolen Mill, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TOPSMEAD, LITCHFIELD COUNTY, CT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- HungerfordMemorialLibraryHarwintonCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Spring 2006, Gwenythe b. Harvey, Public domain
- Connecticut State Route 118 - 6541134593, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harwinton Public Library, Harwinton CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- HarwintonCT LitchfieldSouthRoadsHD 3, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HarwintonCT LitchfieldSouthRoadsHD 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HarwintonCT LitchfieldSouthRoadsHD 4, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HarwintonCT LitchfieldSouthRoadsHD 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CT Route 222, Harwinton CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- 110314-N-5508A-017 (5528839601), United States Navy Band from Washington, D.C., USA, Public domain
- 110314-N-5508A-013 (5528838741), United States Navy Band from Washington, D.C., USA, Public domain
- 110314-N-5508A-027 (5529429298), United States Navy Band from Washington, D.C., USA, Public domain
- ISS044-E-7746 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS044-E-7747 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS044-E-7748 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-281030 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- East Litchfield Chapel, Litchfield CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- 4-8-202on4w, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Naugatuck River, Torrington CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 08, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 07, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 06, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 05, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 14, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 13, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 04, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 03, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 01, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 02, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
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