Canaan, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Sullivan County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
205
Population
301/sq mi density
$958
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
26
Violent Crime/100K
315 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Canaan 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 60.6 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 950 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6503°N, 72.0160°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sullivan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in |
Canaan has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").