Winchester, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Cheshire County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,394
Population
468/sq mi density
$65,893
Median Income
$36,169 per capita
$206,900
Home Value
$307,839 Zillow
$1,028
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
443
Violent Crime/100K
1,144 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$65,893 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$206,900 home value, $1,028/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
443 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Winchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 72.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 442 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 468/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7798°N, 72.3847°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cheshire County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0394 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.5 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in |
Winchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").