Tuftonboro, NH Climate


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United States / New Hampshire / No Metro Area / Carroll County / Tuftonboro / Zip Codes
Tuftonboro, NH enjoys a temperate climate thanks to its location in the Northeast region of the United States. Winters are generally cold with ample snowfall and occasional blizzards, while summers are warm and humid with average temperatures in the 70s and 80s. The spring and fall months provide moderate temperatures during which outdoor activities can be enjoyed. Precipitation is common throughout the year with an average annual rainfall of 43 inches, although it is slightly higher in winter months than summer months.

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

Tuftonboro 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 Tuftonboro. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Tuftonboro gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 131 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 68 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.1 Summer - 3.9 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Tuftonboro, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateTuftonboro, New HampshireUnited States
  48.1 in.38.1 in.
  68.3 in.27.8 in.
  130.7 days106.2 days
  199 days205 days
  80.4°85.8°
  8.8°21.7°
  6.47
  2.84.3
  988 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 Tuftonboro with an average high temperature of 80.4°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Hampshire. In Tuftonboro, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Tuftonboro are August, July and June.
In Tuftonboro, there are 4.2 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 Tuftonboro with an average of 8.8°. This is colder than most places in New Hampshire.
In Tuftonboro, there are 163.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Hampshire.
In Tuftonboro, there are 14.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New Hampshire.
Humidity in Tuftonboro 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 Tuftonboro with 4.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 48.1 inches in Tuftonboro means that it is wetter than most places in New Hampshire.
June is the rainiest month in Tuftonboro with 12.7 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.9 rainy days. There are 130.7 rainy days annually in Tuftonboro, 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 68.3 inches in Tuftonboro means that it is snowier than most places in New Hampshire. January is the snowiest month in Tuftonboro with 19.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 4 years ago

I lived there for 3 years and it was the worst move I have ever made. The lake is beautiful but there is one cafe/restaurant. The closest market is 11 miles south but  More

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