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North Conway, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Coos County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,286 Population 335/sq mi density
$73,344 Median Income $43,929 per capita
$271,100 Home Value $438,568 Zillow
$1,050 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 234 sunny days/yr
270 Violent Crime/100K 3,589 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,344 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$271,100 home value, $1,050/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher
North Conway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 84.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density335/sq mi
Coordinates44.0357°N, 71.1172°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCoos County County
Nearest AirportEastern Slopes Regional (FRY)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 84.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0426 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.8 / 100
Community Resilience53.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 27, 2025.

Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 61 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 70 km
Feb 26, 1999 0 km NW of China, Maine M3.8 137 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 117 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 25 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 80 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 82 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 87 km
Sep 7, 2000 7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine M3.2 143 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 88 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 133 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 133 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 47 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 115 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 130 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 39 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 41 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 101 km
Jul 28, 2024 6 km W of Gardiner, Maine M2.8 103 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 167 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

96 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 25 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 100 km 1
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 8, 1996 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 68 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 31, 1971 EF2 84 km 0
Oct 10, 1966 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 18, 1963 EF2 49 km 0
May 14, 1963 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 86 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 25 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 24 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 32 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF1 55 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF1 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in

North Conway has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.5").

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