Contoocook, New Hampshire Weather
Contoocook, New Hampshire — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Contoocook, Merrimack County.
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About Contoocook, New Hampshire
Contoocook unfolds as a quiet New Hampshire village, where the gentle curve of the Contoocook River shapes the very character of the land. It lies 8.9 miles west of Concord, NH (from Concord, NH: bearing 276°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east-north-east of Henniker. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, embrace the settlement, their forested slopes often catching the low, golden light of late afternoon. The air here carries a crispness, particularly in autumn, hinting at the damp earth and the distant scent of woodsmoke. Main Street, a pleasant artery, is lined with a thoughtful mix of historic homes, their clapboard siding bleached by sun and time, and more modern storefronts that seem to acknowledge the past without being beholden to it. The river itself, a silken ribbon of pewter and jade, is the lifeblood of the landscape, its banks a patchwork of mature trees and occasional clearings that offer glimpses of the sky. The history of Contoocook is deeply entwined with its namesake river, which once powered the mills that sustained the early economy. While the era of heavy industry has largely receded, leaving behind echoes in the sturdy brick buildings that still stand, the spirit of enterprise persists. Today, Contoocook retains a character shaped by its agricultural roots and a quiet resilience. The local economy thrives on a blend of small businesses, artisanal crafts, and a growing appreciation for its rural charm, drawing in those who seek a slower pace and a genuine connection to place. The iconic covered bridge, a sentinel over the river, stands as a tangible link to generations past, a silent witness to the enduring rhythm of life in this Merrimack County village.
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| Location | Contoocook, Merrimack County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 43.222023°N, 71.713966°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 03229 |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Contoocook, New Hampshire Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Contoocook, New Hampshire, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Contoocook includes coordinates 43.222023°N, 71.713966°W, situated in Merrimack County. ZIP code 03229. Telephone area code: 603. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
