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United States / New Hampshire / Laconia Metro Area / Belknap County / Gilford / Zip Codes
Gilford, NH has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm, humid summers. Winters tend to be long and snowy, with average temperatures ranging between 18 and 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are short but hot and humid, with average temperatures ranging from 52 to 73 degrees. The area receives an average of 45 inches of precipitation each year, making it one of the wettest areas in the state. Snowfall can reach up to 90 inches annually, which may have an impact on outdoor recreational activities in the area.

Gilford, New Hampshire gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Gilford averages 68 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 Gilford. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Gilford 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 10
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 68 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Gilford is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New Hampshire.

9.2 Summer - 4 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Gilford, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateGilford, New HampshireUnited States
  46.0 in.38.1 in.
  68.0 in.27.8 in.
  130.4 days106.2 days
  199 days205 days
  80.7°85.8°
  10.1°21.7°
  6.57
  3.14.3
  738 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 Gilford with an average high temperature of 80.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Hampshire. In Gilford, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Gilford are August, June and July.
In Gilford, there are 4.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Hampshire.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Gilford with an average of 10.1°. This is about average compared to other places in New Hampshire.
In Gilford, there are 156.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Hampshire.
In Gilford, there are 11.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Hampshire.
Humidity in Gilford 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 Gilford with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 27% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.0 inches in Gilford means that it is about average compared to other places in New Hampshire.
June is the rainiest month in Gilford with 12.7 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.8 rainy days. There are 130.4 rainy days annually in Gilford, which is about average compared to other places in New Hampshire. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 68.0 inches in Gilford means that it is snowier than most places in New Hampshire. January is the snowiest month in Gilford with 19.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Ted · Gilford, NH
Lake Winnipesaukee and Gunstock Ski Resort
Over 6 years ago

Gilford is a great town to raise children. Fantastic schools, nice friendly people and an variety of outdoor activities that you can enjoy year round. Boating, swimming,  More

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