Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Franklin Falls Dam, NH Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 45.5"
- Annual precip
- 149d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Franklin Falls Dam
Franklin Falls Dam, New Hampshire averages 45°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 45.5"
- yearly precipitation total
- 149 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
45.5"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Franklin Falls Dam) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Franklin Falls Dam area.
How Franklin Falls Dam compares to every U.S. city
Franklin Falls Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Franklin Falls Dam
MethodologyFranklin Falls Dam's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.1" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.3" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5" | 18.9 | 0.1 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7" | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9" | 8.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.0" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.1"
February 2.8"
March 3.3"
April 3.5"
May 3.6"
June 4.3"
July 4.2"
August 4.1"
September 3.7"
October 4.9"
November 3.9"
December 4.0"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
149 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,591
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
395
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Franklin Falls Dam's climate means for you
Franklin Falls Dam runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 149 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,591 heating and 395 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Franklin Falls Dam, NH
Franklin Falls Dam, New Hampshire runs an annual average of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 34°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00273182, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Franklin Falls Dam sees about 45.5 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 149 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 7 and the first fall freeze near October 3. On the energy side, 7,591 heating degree days and 395 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Franklin Falls Dam scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Franklin Falls Dam, NH? ▼
The average annual temperature in Franklin Falls Dam, New Hampshire is 45°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Franklin Falls Dam get? ▼
Franklin Falls Dam receives 45.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Franklin Falls Dam? ▼
Franklin Falls Dam has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Franklin Falls Dam? ▼
Franklin Falls Dam has approximately 149 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 7 and the first fall freeze around October 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Franklin Falls Dam? ▼
Franklin Falls Dam has 7,591 heating degree days and 395 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Franklin Falls Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00273182 near Franklin Falls Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00273182. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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