Springfield, NH Climate


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United States / New Hampshire / No Metro Area / Sullivan County / Springfield / Zip Codes
Springfield, NH is known for its temperate climate. The average summer temperature is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 Celsius) and winters tend to stay around 35 degrees Fahrenheit (2 Celsius). In the springtime, temperatures can get as high as 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 Celsius), while the coldest temperatures usually occur in December and January. The town also experiences a significant amount of rainfall throughout the year, with an average of 46 inches per year. Snowfall can also be expected during the winter months, with an average of 57 inches of snow annually. These weather conditions make Springfield a great place to enjoy all four seasons without having to worry about extreme temperatures or severe weather.

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

Springfield 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 Springfield. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Springfield gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 132 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 8
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 71 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Springfield is 6.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New Hampshire.

8.9 Summer - 3.8 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Springfield, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSpringfield, New HampshireUnited States
  46.4 in.38.1 in.
  70.5 in.27.8 in.
  132.2 days106.2 days
  199 days205 days
  79.0°85.8°
  8.0°21.7°
  6.27
  3.34.3
  1450 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 Springfield with an average high temperature of 79.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Hampshire. In Springfield, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Springfield are August, July and June.
In Springfield, there are 2.2 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 Springfield with an average of 8.0°. This is colder than most places in New Hampshire.
In Springfield, there are 174.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Hampshire.
In Springfield, there are 21.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Hampshire.
Humidity in Springfield 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 August, July and June.
October is the wettest month in Springfield with 4.7 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 46.4 inches in Springfield means that it is wetter than most places in New Hampshire.
June is the rainiest month in Springfield with 12.8 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.9 rainy days. There are 132.2 rainy days annually in Springfield, which is about average compared to other places in New Hampshire. The rainiest season is Autumn 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 70.5 inches in Springfield means that it is snowier than most places in New Hampshire. January is the snowiest month in Springfield with 18.3 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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