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Pittsfield, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Strafford County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,882
Population
1,120/sq mi density
$50,804
Median Income
$32,483 per capita
$242,600
Home Value
$399,361 Zillow
$1,167
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
362
Violent Crime/100K
507 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,804 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$242,600 home value, $1,167/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pittsfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 56.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3001°N, 71.3315°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Strafford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manchester Boston Regional (MHT) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively 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 | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in |
Pittsfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.0").