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This is the current conditions weather report for Griswold. The report was made 82 minutes ago, at 04:52 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 16 miles per hour / 25.9 kilometers per hour with gusts up to 16 miles per hour / 25.9 kilometers per hour from the north northwest (340°). The temperature was 28°F / -2°C, with a dew-point at 28°F / -2°C. The temperature felt like 18°F / -8°C. The atmospheric pressure was 29.56 inHg / 1002 hPa. The relative humidity was 51%. The skies were clear.

Griswold is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 10,807 at the 2000 census. Griswold contains one borough, Jewett City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 96.1 km² (37.1 mi²). 90.5 km² (35.0 mi²) of it is land and 5.6 km² (2.2 mi²) of it (5.82%) is water.

In the town the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

Griswold is a rural community dotted with rivers, lakes, dairies and Christmas tree farms. The Town of Griswold contains many beautiful hills and small mountains. The two rivers that flow through the town are the Pachaug and the Quinebaug. The Borough of Jewett City is situated at the junction of the two rivers. On Pachaug Pond, our largest body of water, is located a state boat launch, a marina and a campground. Griswold is also home to Pachaug and Hopeville State Forests. At Hopeville you'll find a campground, beach and boat launch. In both Pachaug State Forest and Hopeville State Park, visitors enjoy hiking trails that wind through lovely meadows, along scenic brooks, over wooden bridges and deep into the cool, welcoming woods.

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