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Plainfield, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Windsor County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
237
Population
409/sq mi density
$105,750
Median Income
$49,694 per capita
$353,600
Home Value
$520,644 Zillow
$1,721
Median Rent
20.2% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
42
Violent Crime/100K
504 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$353,600 home value, $1,721/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Plainfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 534 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 409/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5345°N, 72.3536°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Windsor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in |
Plainfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.6").