Browse real estate for sale in Franklin, Connecticut. Contact HST at 860-456-7653 or online with any questions or to schedule a private showing. Our CT realtors are ready to help you! The highest monthly average temperature in Franklin for July is 84 degrees and the lowest monthly average temperature in Storrs for February is 17 degrees. The overall score of the weather in Franklin is 92! Franklin was founded in 1786 and was named after Benjamin Franklin, but was originally called, "West Farms". Franklin is mostly rural and focused on preserving the agricultural roots. The Franklin School holds grades K-8 and The Norwich Free Academy serves as the main high school for Norwich and surrounding towns, including Franklin. Back in 2001, the Norwich Free Academy was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence!