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Ashland, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Belknap County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,417
Population
1,065/sq mi density
$41,429
Median Income
$27,404 per capita
$169,000
Home Value
$349,338 Zillow
$1,069
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
49
Violent Crime/100K
1,948 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,429 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $1,069/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 68.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 569 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,065/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6959°N, 71.6348°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Belknap County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Slopes Regional (FRY) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0399 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.9 in |
Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.0").