Hanover, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Windsor County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
8,520
Population
1,885/sq mi density
$135,250
Median Income
$59,332 per capita
$682,100
Home Value
$1,004,975 Zillow
$2,132
Median Rent
44.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$135,250 median income, 7.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$682,100 home value, $2,132/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
88.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanover experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 60.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 474 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,885/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7116°N, 72.2731°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Windsor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in |
Hanover has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").