Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Waterville Valley Nepp, NH Climate
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- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 53.8"
- Annual precip
- 136d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Waterville Valley Nepp
Waterville Valley Nepp, New Hampshire averages 42°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 53.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 136 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
42°F (5°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
53.8"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
53.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Waterville Valley Nepp) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Waterville Valley Nepp area.
How Waterville Valley Nepp compares to every U.S. city
Waterville Valley Nepp's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Waterville Valley Nepp
MethodologyZooming out from Waterville Valley Nepp'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.
- 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.9" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 6°F (-14°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.3" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.3" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2" | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 5.0" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.9"
February 3.3"
March 4.3"
April 4.6"
May 4.2"
June 5.2"
July 4.8"
August 4.3"
September 4.2"
October 5.6"
November 4.5"
December 5.0"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
136 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,558
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
160
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Waterville Valley Nepp's climate means for you
Waterville Valley Nepp runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 136 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,558 heating and 160 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: Waterville Valley Nepp, NH
Waterville Valley Nepp, New Hampshire runs an annual average of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°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 USC00278961, 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. Waterville Valley Nepp sees about 53.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 136 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 15 and the first fall freeze near September 28. On the energy side, 8,558 heating degree days and 160 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Waterville Valley Nepp scores 44/100 (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 Waterville Valley Nepp, NH? ▼
The average annual temperature in Waterville Valley Nepp, New Hampshire is 42°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Waterville Valley Nepp get? ▼
Waterville Valley Nepp receives 53.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Waterville Valley Nepp? ▼
Waterville Valley Nepp has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Waterville Valley Nepp? ▼
Waterville Valley Nepp has approximately 136 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 15 and the first fall freeze around September 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Waterville Valley Nepp? ▼
Waterville Valley Nepp has 8,558 heating degree days and 160 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 Waterville Valley Nepp climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00278961 near Waterville Valley Nepp.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00278961. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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