Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Gorham, NH Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 43.3"
- Annual precip
- 135d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Gorham
Gorham, New Hampshire averages 43°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 43.3"
- annual precipitation
- 135 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
43.3"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
43.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Gorham) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Gorham area.
How Gorham compares to every U.S. city
Gorham's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Gorham
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Gorham's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 3.1" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.5" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6" | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2" | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5" | 3.7 | 0.7 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9" | 12.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 3.5" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.3" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.1"
February 2.5"
March 2.9"
April 3.5"
May 3.6"
June 4.2"
July 4.2"
August 4.0"
September 3.5"
October 4.9"
November 3.5"
December 3.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
135 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,300
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
184
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Gorham's climate means for you
Gorham runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 135 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,300 heating and 184 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: Gorham, NH
Gorham, New Hampshire runs an annual average of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 31°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 USC00273488, 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. Gorham sees about 43.3 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 135 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 14 and the first fall freeze near September 26. On the energy side, 8,300 heating degree days and 184 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Gorham scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Gorham, NH? ▼
The average annual temperature in Gorham, New Hampshire is 43°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Gorham get? ▼
Gorham receives 43.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Gorham? ▼
Gorham has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Gorham? ▼
Gorham has approximately 135 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 14 and the first fall freeze around September 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Gorham? ▼
Gorham has 8,300 heating degree days and 184 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 Gorham climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00273488 near Gorham.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00273488. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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