Zip 03871 (Rye Beach, NH) Climate

Rye Beach, NH is situated in a temperate climate, making it a great destination to visit almost any time of year. The summers last from June to September and are usually warm during the day but comfortable at night. Winters bring cold temperatures and snowfall that can last from December through March. Spring and autumn both feature mild temperatures with moderate rainfall. All four seasons offer something different to do in Rye Beach, whether it be heading out on the beach or enjoying outdoor activities in the summer, skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, or simply observing the changing foliage of autumn.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 03871 zip code is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in New Hampshire.

9.2 Summer - 4.6 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 03871 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Rye Beach, New Hampshire	United States
	50.2 in.	38.1 in.
	56.0 in.	27.8 in.
	122.6 days	106.2 days
	200 days	205 days
	81.9°	85.8°
	13.8°	21.7°
	6.8	7
	3.4	4.3
	44 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

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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 03871 zip code with an average high temperature of 81.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New Hampshire. In the 03871 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 03871 zip code are June, August and July.

In the 03871 zip code, there are 8.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in New Hampshire.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 03871 zip code with an average of 13.8°. This is one of the warmest places in New Hampshire.

In the 03871 zip code, there are 149.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New Hampshire.

In the 03871 zip code, there are 7.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Hampshire.

Humidity in the 03871 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 03871 zip code with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 3.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 28% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 50.2 inches in the 03871 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in New Hampshire.

May is the rainiest month in the 03871 zip code with 11.6 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.4 rainy days. There are 122.6 rainy days annually in the 03871 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 Winter with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 56.0 inches in the 03871 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in New Hampshire. January is the snowiest month in the 03871 zip code with 17.3 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Zip 03871 (Rye Beach, NH) Climate

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9.2 Summer - 4.6 Winter

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