Zip 03835 (Farmington, NH) Climate

The climate in 03835 Farmington, NH is generally classified as a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. In the summer months, temperatures can reach an average high of around 81 degrees Fahrenheit, while in the winter months temperatures can dip to an average low of 16 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year due to its location in the northern part of New England. Snowfall is also common during the colder months, but snow cover tends to be less than other places in New England due to the relatively moderate temperatures. Overall, Farmington enjoys consistent weather patterns throughout the year, making it a great place to live and enjoy outdoor activities all year round.

Farmington (zip 03835), New Hampshire gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Farmington (zip 03835) averages 54 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 Farmington (zip 03835). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Farmington (zip 03835) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 125 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 54 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 03835 zip code is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New Hampshire.

9.1 Summer - 4.3 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 03835 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Farmington, New Hampshire	United States
	Unlock	38.1 in.
	54.0 in.	Unlock
	Unlock	106.2 days
	199 days	Unlock
	81.4°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
	6.6	Unlock
	Unlock	4.3
	358 ft.	Unlock

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 03835 zip code with an average high temperature of 81.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Hampshire. In the 03835 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 03835 zip code are June, August and July.

In the 03835 zip code, there are 5.6 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 03835 zip code with an average of 11.9°. This is warmer than most places in New Hampshire.

In the 03835 zip code, there are 153.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New Hampshire.

In the 03835 zip code, there are 9.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Hampshire.

Humidity in the 03835 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.

November is the wettest month in the 03835 zip code with 4.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 3.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.2 inches in the 03835 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in New Hampshire.

June is the rainiest month in the 03835 zip code with 12.1 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.3 rainy days. There are 124.5 rainy days annually in the 03835 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in New Hampshire. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 54.0 inches in the 03835 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in New Hampshire. January is the snowiest month in the 03835 zip code with 16.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Reviews for Farmington

See all ()

Write a Review

Start Your Review of Farmington

Jobs

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.