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NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

W Hampstead, NH Climate

Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score

48°F
Avg annual temp
54/100
Comfort score
46.7"
Annual precip
164d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for W Hampstead

W Hampstead, New Hampshire averages 48°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.

48°F
yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
54/100
comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
46.7"
annual precipitation · 76" snow
164 days
frost-free growing season

Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.

Avg Temperature

48°F (9°C)

Avg High

58°F

Avg Low

37°F

Annual Precip

46.7"

Annual Snow

75.5"

Comfort Score

54/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

54/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

48°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

46.7"

Plus 75.5" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (W Hampstead) 54.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the W Hampstead area.

How W Hampstead compares to every U.S. city

W Hampstead'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

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Above this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for W Hampstead

Methodology

Zooming out from W Hampstead's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 34°F (1°C) 15°F (-10°C) 24°F (-4°C)
February 37°F (3°C) 16°F (-9°C) 27°F (-3°C)
March 45°F (7°C) 24°F (-4°C) 34°F (1°C)
April 57°F (14°C) 34°F (1°C) 46°F (8°C)
May 68°F (20°C) 44°F (7°C) 56°F (13°C)
June 76°F (25°C) 54°F (12°C) 65°F (19°C)
July 82°F (28°C) 60°F (16°C) 71°F (22°C)
August 80°F (27°C) 58°F (14°C) 69°F (21°C)
September 73°F (23°C) 51°F (10°C) 62°F (17°C)
October 61°F (16°C) 39°F (4°C) 50°F (10°C)
November 49°F (9°C) 30°F (-1°C) 40°F (4°C)
December 39°F (4°C) 21°F (-6°C) 30°F (-1°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 3.0"

Snow: 17.5"

10.1 days with precipitation

February 3.3"

Snow: 21.9"

9.2 days with precipitation

March 4.2"

Snow: 14.3"

10.9 days with precipitation

April 4.1"

Snow: 2.7"

12.8 days with precipitation

May 4.0"

13.4 days with precipitation

June 4.0"

14.1 days with precipitation

July 3.6"

12.5 days with precipitation

August 3.7"

10.2 days with precipitation

September 4.0"

9.5 days with precipitation

October 4.9"

Snow: 0.9"

13.3 days with precipitation

November 3.7"

Snow: 2.1"

11.0 days with precipitation

December 4.2"

Snow: 16.1"

12.9 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 11

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 30

50% probability date

Growing Season

164 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

6,746

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

497

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What W Hampstead's climate means for you

W Hampstead runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 164 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 6,746 heating and 497 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: W Hampstead, NH

An annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 37°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for W Hampstead, New Hampshire. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00279278 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.

Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in W Hampstead should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 46.7 inches, with 75.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 164 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 11. And on the energy front, 6,746 heating degree days and 497 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, W Hampstead scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in W Hampstead, NH?
The average annual temperature in W Hampstead, New Hampshire is 48°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-10°C).
How much rain does W Hampstead get?
W Hampstead receives 46.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 75.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for W Hampstead?
W Hampstead 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 W Hampstead?
W Hampstead has approximately 164 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in W Hampstead?
W Hampstead has 6,746 heating degree days and 497 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 W Hampstead climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00279278 near W Hampstead.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00279278. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.