Walpole, NH has a humid continental climate that is characterized by cold winters and warm summers. It experiences four distinct seasons with average temperatures ranging from 20°F in the winter to 73°F in the summer. The town receives an average of 44 inches of precipitation annually, with most of that falling in the form of snow during the winter months. The climate is generally temperate throughout the year, but tends to be more mild compared to other parts of New England due to its location near major bodies of water such as Lake Sunapee and Connecticut River.
Walpole, New Hampshire gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Walpole averages 56 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in Walpole. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Walpole gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 130 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 56 inches of snow a year