Sutton, NH Climate

Sutton, NH boasts a pleasant climate year-round. In the summer, temperatures range from low 60s to mid 80s, making it perfect for outdoor activities. In the winter, temperatures drop to an average of 25 degrees Fahrenheit and can sometimes reach sub-zero temperatures with snowfall. Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, with occasional snow showers in the winter months. The area's relative humidity is usually between 70 and 85 percent throughout the year. Because of its temperate climate, Sutton is ideal for anyone who loves spending time outdoors all year round.

Sutton, New Hampshire gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Sutton averages 71 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Sutton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Sutton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 135 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 71 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sutton is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New Hampshire.

9.1 Summer - 3.9 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Sutton, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Sutton, New Hampshire	United States
	48.4 in.	38.1 in.
	70.5 in.	27.8 in.
	134.8 days	106.2 days
	199 days	205 days
	78.6°	85.8°
	11.0°	21.7°
	6.4	7
	3.2	4.3
	725 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Sutton with an average high temperature of 78.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Hampshire. In Sutton, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sutton are July, August and June.

In Sutton, there are 1.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in New Hampshire.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sutton with an average of 11.0°. This is warmer than most places in New Hampshire.

In Sutton, there are 158.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Hampshire.

In Sutton, there are 14.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New Hampshire.

Humidity in Sutton is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.

October is the wettest month in Sutton with 4.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 48.4 inches in Sutton means that it is wetter than most places in New Hampshire.

June is the rainiest month in Sutton with 13.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.9 rainy days. There are 134.8 rainy days annually in Sutton, which is rainier than most places in New Hampshire. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 70.5 inches in Sutton means that it is snowier than most places in New Hampshire. January is the snowiest month in Sutton with 18.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.