Chester, NH has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. The average winter temperature is around 22°F, while the average summer temperature is around 72°F. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 38 inches per year. Snowfall averages around 67 inches per year, giving Chester a good amount of snow cover during the winter months. Despite its location in Northern New England, Chester has relatively mild winters compared to other areas in the region due to its low elevation and proximity to coastal ocean waters.
Chester, New Hampshire gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chester averages 59 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 Chester. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chester gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 59 inches of snow a year