Winchester, New Hampshire
Winchester is a community of 1,306 people in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
Why visit Winchester
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Baker Hill, Meetinghouse Hill, Conant Public Library and Winchester Town Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 60 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Winchester
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Winchester
Winchester is a census-designated place (CDP) and the main village in the town of Winchester, New Hampshire, United States. The population of the CDP was 1,606 at the 2020 census, compared to 4,150 in the entire town.
From the Wikipedia article Winchester (CDP), New Hampshire (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks3
Conant Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Public library of Winchester, New Hampshire, United States
111 Main Street, Winchester
Winchester Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Town hall in New Hampshire, United States
1 Richmond Street, Winchester
Ashuelot Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
United States historic place
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes2
New England Sweetwater Farm & Distillery
Brewery and winery
136 Main Street, Winchester
Churches and places of worship4
Winchester Memorial Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Winchester
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 10°F | 3.1 in | 15.2 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 11°F | 2.8 in | 14.4 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 20°F | 3.4 in | 11.0 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 30°F | 3.4 in | 2.2 in |
| May | 69°F | 41°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 56°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 54°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 47°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 36°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 27°F | 3.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 18°F | 3.9 in | 14.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Keene Hcn (12 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
Dillant-Hopkins Airport (EEN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Northfield 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Hinsdale 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- West Swanzey 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Troy 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Marlborough 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Keene 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Orange 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Athol 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Turners Falls 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Greenfield 16 mi southwest, about 25 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
- Main Street, Winchester NH, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ashuelot Recreational Rail Trail, Winchester NH, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WinchesterNH ConantLibrary, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WinchesterNH Town Hall, Ken Gallager at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WinchesterNH CenterChurch, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WinchesterNH AshuelotCoveredBridge, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
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