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Bristol, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Belknap County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,157
Population
538/sq mi density
$60,972
Median Income
$30,245 per capita
$192,900
Home Value
$386,001 Zillow
$1,270
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
196
Violent Crime/100K
1,603 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,972 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$192,900 home value, $1,270/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
196 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bristol 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 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 805 ft (245 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6034°N, 71.7342°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Belknap County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Slopes Regional (FRY) 47 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) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in |
Bristol has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.8").