Manchester, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Hillsborough County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
115,415
Population
3,490/sq mi density
$77,415
Median Income
$44,220 per capita
$336,300
Home Value
$441,115 Zillow
$1,465
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
340
Violent Crime/100K
1,691 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$77,415 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$336,300 home value, $1,465/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 52.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 34.9 sq mi (90.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,490/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9849°N, 71.4441°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hillsborough County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manchester Boston Regional (MHT) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in |
Manchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.4").