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Raymond, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Strafford County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,881 Population 599/sq mi density
$70,804 Median Income $35,066 per capita
$292,200 Home Value $475,089 Zillow
$1,092 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
134 Violent Crime/100K 1,088 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,804 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$292,200 home value, $1,092/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Raymond 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 Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density599/sq mi
Coordinates43.0356°N, 71.1755°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyStrafford County County
Nearest AirportManchester Boston Regional (MHT)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 56.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.6 / 100
Community Resilience73.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

39 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 75 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 49 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 129 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 118 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 46 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 114 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 46 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 150 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 27 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 141 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 26 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 4 km
Jul 22, 2003 72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts M3.0 127 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 86 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 70 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 95 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 49 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 66 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 64 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 54 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 73 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

148 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 68 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 92 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 49 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 18 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 17 km 1
May 21, 2006 EF2 29 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 32 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 44 km 0
May 3, 1976 EF2 28 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 21, 1972 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 6, 1969 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 17, 1968 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 10, 1966 EF2 54 km 0
Aug 31, 1966 EF2 96 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 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THE RANGE (760 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 THE RANGE 760 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 28°F (-3°C) 3.5 in

Raymond has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.9").

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