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
$536,283 Zillow
$1,721
Median Rent
20.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
39
Violent Crime/100K
311 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
39 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Plainfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 60.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in |
Plainfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.1").