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Charlestown, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Sullivan County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
879
Population
925/sq mi density
$92,500
Home Value
$291,720 Zillow
$1,147
Median Rent
38.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
160
Violent Crime/100K
360 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Charlestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 388 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 925/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2355°N, 72.4225°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sullivan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in |
Charlestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.8").