Hampton, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Essex County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
9,960
Population
1,828/sq mi density
$96,322
Median Income
$61,738 per capita
$488,400
Home Value
$631,068 Zillow
$1,644
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
103
Violent Crime/100K
771 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,322 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$488,400 home value, $1,644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hampton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 62.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 93 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,828/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9439°N, 70.8254°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Portsmouth International At Pease (PSM) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0421 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | - | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.0 in |
Hampton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (3.6").