Meredith, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Belknap County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,887
Population
989/sq mi density
$52,083
Median Income
$42,869 per capita
$415,800
Home Value
$685,720 Zillow
$1,255
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
103
Violent Crime/100K
558 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,083 median income, 5.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$415,800 home value, $1,255/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Meredith experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 79.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 530 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 989/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6527°N, 71.4965°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Belknap County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eastern Slopes Regional (FRY) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0399 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | MAINE | Avalanche | 3.6 m | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.2 in |
Meredith has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.8").