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
$305,859 Zillow
$872
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
31
Violent Crime/100K
678 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,525 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,900 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 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. 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 44.
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) |
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 | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in |
Lancaster has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.0").