Zip 03603 (Charlestown, NH) Climate


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United States / New Hampshire / No Metro Area / Sullivan County / No City / Charlestown (zip 03603)
The climate in 03603 Charlestown, NH is typically cool and seasonal, with cold winters and warm summers. The area averages over 50 inches of snowfall every year, making it an ideal location for winter sports and recreation. During the summer months, temperatures are usually mild with highs in the mid-80s and lows in the mid-50s, creating a pleasant atmosphere that is perfect for outdoor activities. The area also experiences some mild thunderstorms throughout the year due to its close proximity to the mountains.

Charlestown (zip 03603), New Hampshire gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Charlestown (zip 03603) averages 56 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 Charlestown (zip 03603). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Charlestown (zip 03603) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 129 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 8
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 56 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 03603 zip code is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New Hampshire.

9.1 Summer - 3.9 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 03603 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCharlestown, New HampshireUnited States
  43.5 in.38.1 in.
  55.9 in.27.8 in.
  129.3 days106.2 days
  199 days205 days
  81.7°85.8°
  8.4°21.7°
  6.47
  3.34.3
  485 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 the 03603 zip code with an average high temperature of 81.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Hampshire. In the 03603 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 03603 zip code are June, August and July.
In the 03603 zip code, there are 6.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in New Hampshire.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 03603 zip code with an average of 8.4°. This is colder than most places in New Hampshire.
In the 03603 zip code, there are 167.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Hampshire.
In the 03603 zip code, there are 16.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New Hampshire.
Humidity in the 03603 zip code 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.
July is the wettest month in the 03603 zip code with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.7 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 43.5 inches in the 03603 zip code means that it is drier than most places in New Hampshire.
May is the rainiest month in the 03603 zip code with 12.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.9 rainy days. There are 129.3 rainy days annually in the 03603 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in New Hampshire. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 55.9 inches in the 03603 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in New Hampshire. January is the snowiest month in the 03603 zip code with 16.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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