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Gorham, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Coos County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,044
Population
1,217/sq mi density
$60,417
Median Income
$39,150 per capita
$136,300
Home Value
$247,196 Zillow
$774
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
116
Violent Crime/100K
775 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,300 home value, $774/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gorham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3934°N, 71.1985°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Coos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Berlin Regional (BML) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0426 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.8 in |
Gorham has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").