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Littleton, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Essex County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,211
Population
498/sq mi density
$47,879
Median Income
$31,125 per capita
$213,200
Home Value
$346,720 Zillow
$878
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
272
Violent Crime/100K
1,800 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,879 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$213,200 home value, $878/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
272 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Littleton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 100.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 498/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3308°N, 71.7687°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mount Washington Regional (HIE) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in |
Littleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").