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Weather & Climate in Troy, NH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Troy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 1,006 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,006 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8258°N, 72.1829°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cheshire County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manchester Boston Regional (MHT) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jan 27, 2025 | 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine | M3.8 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Oct 2, 1994 | 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts | M3.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1992 | 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.4 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2015 | 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | M3.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts | M3.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1994 | 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts | M3.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.2 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York | M3.1 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Jan 10, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts | M3.1 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Mar 22, 1996 | 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island | M3.1 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Jan 10, 1999 | 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts | M3.0 | 97 km | 2 km |
| Jan 27, 2000 | 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire | M3.0 | 84 km | 1 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire | M2.9 | 120 km | 8 km |
| May 14, 2007 | 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont | M2.8 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Sep 28, 2002 | 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire | M2.8 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Mar 9, 2008 | 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine | M2.8 | 150 km | 0 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire | M2.8 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire | M2.8 | 59 km | 7 km |
| Feb 15, 2018 | 0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire | M2.7 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire | M2.7 | 56 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 2 | 104 mph | 140 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 1 | 86 mph | 115 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
213 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 102 fatalities, 1,506 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 9, 1953 | EF4 | 40 km | 34.9 mi | 94 |
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF3 | 93 km | 37.6 mi | 3 |
| Jun 22, 1981 | EF3 | 38 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 29, 1974 | EF3 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1971 | EF3 | 68 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1970 | EF3 | 55 km | 35.4 mi | 1 |
| Aug 20, 1968 | EF3 | 59 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1963 | EF3 | 11 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1953 | EF3 | 80 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2008 | EF2 | 80 km | 50.5 mi | 1 |
| Jul 11, 2006 | EF2 | 35 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2002 | EF2 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 1999 | EF2 | 87 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF2 | 30 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1997 | EF2 | 30 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1979 | EF2 | 56 km | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| Jul 24, 1975 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1975 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1973 | EF2 | 85 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 1972 | EF2 | 45 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | EAST MOUNTAIN | 964 | 80 km |
| 2005 | THE RANGE | 760 | 56 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in |
Troy has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.1").