Berlin, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Coos County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,473
Population
154/sq mi density
$43,972
Median Income
$26,544 per capita
$113,500
Home Value
$185,545 Zillow
$804
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
127
Violent Crime/100K
1,762 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,972 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Berlin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 95.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Area | 62.2 sq mi (161.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4843°N, 71.2771°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Coos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Berlin Regional (BML) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0426 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | MAINE | Avalanche | 3.6 m | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.3 in |
Berlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").