Connecticut Lakes State Forest

Connecticut Lakes State Forest is a 1,648-acre (667 ha) state forest in the town of Pittsburg, New Hampshire, in the United States. The forest forms a narrow strip on either side of U.S. Route 3, running south from the Canadian border around Third and south past Second Connecticut Lake before ending up short of First Connecticut Lake. The area is known for its moose viewing opportunities in late spring and summer during the mornings and evenings, earning it the name nickname "Moose Alley".[1]

Connecticut Lakes State Forest
Map showing the location of Connecticut Lakes State Forest
Map showing the location of Connecticut Lakes State Forest
Location in New Hampshire
Map showing the location of Connecticut Lakes State Forest
Map showing the location of Connecticut Lakes State Forest
Location in United States
LocationCoös County, NH
Nearest cityPittsburg, New Hampshire
Area1,648 acres (6.67 km2)
Established1935
Governing bodyNew Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Climate

Stub Hill (New Hampshire) is a mountain peak in Connecticut Lakes State Forest, located 5 miles (8km) east of First Connecticut Lake.

Climate data for Stub Hill 45.1077 N, 71.0986 W, Elevation: 3,406 ft (1,038 m) (1991–2020 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F (°C) 15.8
(−9.0)
18.1
(−7.7)
26.9
(−2.8)
42.4
(5.8)
55.9
(13.3)
64.9
(18.3)
69.4
(20.8)
68.3
(20.2)
61.7
(16.5)
48.5
(9.2)
32.5
(0.3)
22.3
(−5.4)
43.9
(6.6)
Daily mean °F (°C) 7.8
(−13.4)
9.7
(−12.4)
19.1
(−7.2)
33.1
(0.6)
46.9
(8.3)
56.2
(13.4)
60.8
(16.0)
59.4
(15.2)
52.2
(11.2)
38.9
(3.8)
26.4
(−3.1)
13.7
(−10.2)
35.3
(1.9)
Average low °F (°C) −0.3
(−17.9)
1.4
(−17.0)
11.3
(−11.5)
23.9
(−4.5)
37.9
(3.3)
47.4
(8.6)
52.1
(11.2)
50.5
(10.3)
42.6
(5.9)
29.3
(−1.5)
20.2
(−6.6)
5.2
(−14.9)
26.8
(−2.9)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.41
(112)
3.39
(86)
4.24
(108)
4.23
(107)
5.30
(135)
6.50
(165)
6.13
(156)
5.73
(146)
5.03
(128)
5.75
(146)
4.58
(116)
4.74
(120)
60.03
(1,525)
Source: PRISM Climate Group[2]

See also

References

  1. Burk, John S. (2011). The Wildlife of New England: A Viewer's Guide. ISBN 9781584658344.
  2. "PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University". PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University. Retrieved October 24, 2023. To find the table data on the PRISM website, start by clicking Coordinates (under Location); copy Latitude and Longitude figures from top of table; click Zoom to location; click Precipitation, Minimum temp, Mean temp, Maximum temp; click 30-year normals, 1991-2020; click 800m; click Retrieve Time Series button.

45°12′4″N 71°11′42″W


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