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Weather

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Monthly Averages
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Low
Precip
Dec
39°F 3°C
25°F -3°C
2 in 6 cm
Jan
32°F 0°C
18°F -7°C
2 in 6 cm
Feb
37°F 2°C
22°F -5°C
2 in 6 cm
Mar
44°F 6°C
27°F -2°C
3 in 8 cm
Apr
58°F 14°C
37°F 2°C
3 in 6 cm
May
67°F 19°C
46°F 7°C
4 in 9 cm
Extended Forecast
Friday
Dec 11
Hi:
27°F -2°C
Lo:
16°F -8°C
Saturday
Dec 12
Hi:
34°F 1°C
Lo:
18°F -7°C
Sunday
Dec 13
Hi:
36°F 2°C
Lo:
27°F -2°C

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Lake Compounce

Dec 8, 2009

Lake Compounce is a great place for families and friends. I've been going there since I was a little kid and have many memories from here. This is a decent sized park with many rides for everyone's...more

Chimney Crest Manor

4 of 5 stars
Warwick, UK
Dec 2, 2009

Like some other reviewers, it was only this inn that brought us to Bristol. The tudor-style house with its spacious public rooms and antique furnishings was as extraordinary as advertised! We...more

Sabino's Restaurant & Lounge

5 of 5 stars
Bristol, CT
Nov 17, 2009

The best pizza and food around in a friendly atmosphere. more

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