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Lancaster, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Coos County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,264
Population
760/sq mi density
$92,525
Median Income
$36,171 per capita
$182,900
Home Value
$291,350 Zillow
$872
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
155
Violent Crime/100K
901 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$92,525 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,900 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lancaster has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 76.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 854 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4886°N, 71.5742°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Coos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mount Washington Regional (HIE) 8 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.3 in |
Lancaster has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.1").