Conway, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Carroll County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,833 Population 544/sq mi density
$58,796 Median Income $41,366 per capita
$255,300 Home Value $454,922 Zillow
$976 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
211 Violent Crime/100K 2,174 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$58,796 median income, 15.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$255,300 home value, $976/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Conway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 84.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation445 ft (136 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density544/sq mi
Coordinates43.9867°N, 71.1204°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportEastern Slopes Regional (FRY)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 84.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.73"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.94"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.0 / 100
Community Resilience71.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 27, 2025.

Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 57 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 72 km
Feb 26, 1999 0 km NW of China, Maine M3.8 139 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 112 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 29 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 85 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 84 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 82 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 145 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 83 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 128 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 128 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 50 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 110 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 126 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 45 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 37 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 96 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 104 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 162 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

97 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 25 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 94 km 1
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 8, 1996 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 62 km 0
May 3, 1976 EF2 98 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 10, 1966 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 18, 1963 EF2 44 km 0
May 14, 1963 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 33 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 25 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 26 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF1 51 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF1 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 4.2 in

Conway has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.9").

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