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
$422,822 Zillow
$1,167
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
145
Violent Crime/100K
747 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,804 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$242,600 home value, $1,167/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 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 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 67.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
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
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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in |
Pittsfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").