The climate in 03885 Stratham, NH is typical of a New England town. Summers are usually warm and humid with temperatures reaching the low 80s in July and August while winters tend to be cold and snowy with temperatures dipping below freezing for extended periods. Snowfall accumulations range from 20-30 inches each year, but occasional snowstorms can bring more than a foot of snow. The area experiences four distinct seasons, spring, summer, fall and winter. Autumn brings beautiful foliage as the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, yellow, orange and brown. Winters are often quite cold from December through March but typically milder than other areas of New England due to its proximity to the coast.
Stratham (zip 03885), New Hampshire gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Stratham (zip 03885) averages 53 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Stratham (zip 03885). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Stratham (zip 03885) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 122 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 14
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 53 inches of snow a year