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Hudson, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Hillsborough County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
7,105 Population 2,307/sq mi density
$88,193 Median Income $46,854 per capita
$330,700 Home Value $523,207 Zillow
$1,561 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 817 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,193 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$330,700 home value, $1,561/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Hudson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 66.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation159 ft (48 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density2,307/sq mi
Coordinates42.7638°N, 71.4320°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHillsborough County County
Nearest AirportManchester Boston Regional (MHT)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 66.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

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

39 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 M4.7 112 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 78 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 83 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 63 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 119 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 136 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 79 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 64 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 120 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 38 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 37 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 33 km
Jul 22, 2003 72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts M3.0 140 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 113 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 114 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 96 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 62 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 27 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 83 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 92 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 78 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 148 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

200 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 100 fatalities, 1,320 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 69 km 94
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 57 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 25 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 77 km 1
May 20, 1963 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 44 km 1
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 83 km 0
May 21, 2006 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 60 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 76 km 2
May 3, 1976 EF2 63 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 27, 1972 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF2 62 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 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 29°F (-1°C) 3.9 in

Hudson has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.2").

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