Canterbury, NH, experiences a humid continental climate. Summers are warm and humid while winters tend to be cold but can range dramatically depending on the day. Average highs in the summer are in the low 80s Fahrenheit (26–27 °C) while lows are usually around the mid 50s (12–14 °C). Winters average highs are in the upper 20s/low 30s F (0–2 °C) while lows average in the single digits F (-17 to -13 °C). Snowfall is generally moderate but can be unpredictable, with some years receiving more snow than others. Rainfall occurs year-round but is highest during spring and summer months.
Canterbury (zip 03224), New Hampshire gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Canterbury (zip 03224) averages 62 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 Canterbury (zip 03224). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Canterbury (zip 03224) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 134 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 10
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 62 inches of snow a year