Whitefield, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Coos County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,438
Population
904/sq mi density
$62,273
Median Income
$31,408 per capita
$165,000
Home Value
$331,886 Zillow
$900
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
39
Violent Crime/100K
118 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,273 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,000 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
39 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitefield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 100.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 949 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 904/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3713°N, 71.6100°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Coos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mount Washington Regional (HIE) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0426 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in |
Whitefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.5").