New Hampshire Weather Forecast
New Hampshire weather: 59°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
New Hampshire is a state in United States. New Hampshire is a US state with its capital at Concord. It has a population of about 1.4 million. The capital is Concord.
Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in New Hampshire with clear sky. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 59°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit New Hampshire is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 15°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 64 mi away. Nearby highlights include Franconia Notch State Park, Mount Washington, Cape Cod National Seashore and Martha's Vineyard.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is 7°F above the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in New Hampshire today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in New Hampshire right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:28 PM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for New Hampshire
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 59° | 10% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 64° | 12% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 55° | 61% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light showers | 67° / 59° | 56% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 79° / 53° | 37% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 74° / 48° | 5% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 50° | 11% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 56° | 35% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 53° | 28% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 54° | 21% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 56° | 14% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 62° | 20% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 60° | 24% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 60° | 20% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 68° / 54° | 24% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 24% | -- | — |
Climate in New Hampshire month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 16° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 35° | 15° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 47° | 27° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 36° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 67° | 48° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 79° | 58° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 85° | 64° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 79° | 59° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 54° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 44° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 47° | 32° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 37° | 21° | 4,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for New Hampshire
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in New Hampshire
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit New Hampshire
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by state park in New Hampshire
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by mountain in New Hampshire
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Explore New Hampshire
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is New Hampshire?
New Hampshire is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 43.2081, -71.5376. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in New Hampshire right now?
It is currently 59°F (15°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 83% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit New Hampshire?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in New Hampshire, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is New Hampshire in?
New Hampshire observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:28 PM.
How many people live in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has a population of approximately 1.4 million.
What is the nearest airport to New Hampshire?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 64 mi away, Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 190 mi away and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 206 mi away.
What are the top things to do in New Hampshire?
Popular options include Franconia Notch State Park, Mount Washington, Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Acadia National Park.
What places are in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire covers 2 places in this atlas, including Franconia Notch State Park and Mount Washington.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 3:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
