Francestown, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Hillsborough County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
137 Population 146/sq mi density
$112,188 Median Income $76,908 per capita
$361,400 Home Value $538,272 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
61 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$361,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Francestown 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 57.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density146/sq mi
Coordinates42.9894°N, 71.8141°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHillsborough County County
Nearest AirportManchester Boston Regional (MHT)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 57.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0421 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.25 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.14 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience64.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 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 M4.7 116 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 101 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 138 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 144 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 81 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 42 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 138 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 129 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 77 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 41 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 70 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 69 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 52 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 145 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 122 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 92 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 140 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 15 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 118 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 58 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 2 116 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

198 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 99 fatalities, 1,313 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 65 km 94
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 57 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 79 km 1
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 81 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 45 km 1
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 68 km 0
May 21, 2006 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 52 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 12 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 5 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 79 km 2
May 3, 1976 EF2 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THE RANGE (760 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 THE RANGE 760 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 3.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 38°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.4 in

Francestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.2").

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