Weather in Nashua, New Hampshire
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—79°44°
- SundayMay 17Overcast14%85°60°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—77°57°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Drizzle17%94°59°
- WednesdayMay 20Showers61%91°60°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—66°49°
- FridayMay 22Overcast—70°45°
- PM 2.5
- 8.4 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 9.3 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 5.4 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 112.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 9:22 AM
- Moonset
- 12:31 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open along the stoops
Nashua at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 67°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: May 2 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Cool-season window is open
As of May 17, the cool-season window is open or about to open. Direct-sow peas, lettuce, spinach, radishes, and brassicas now. Hold off on warm-season crops until 1–2 weeks after the last spring frost (around May).
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | — | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | — | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Nashua's warmest temperatures (~73°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~24°F). October sees peak rainfall at 4.7 inches, with January recording the lowest at 3.0 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 3.0″ | 10 |
| February | 27° | 3.1″ | 10 |
| March | 35° | 4.1″ | 14 |
| April | 47° | 3.9″ | 13 |
| May | 58° | 3.6″ | 12 |
| June | 67° | 4.2″ | 14 |
| July | 73° | 3.6″ | 12 |
| August | 71° | 3.7″ | 12 |
| September | 64° | 4.2″ | 14 |
| October | 51° | 4.7″ | 16 |
| November | 40° | 3.7″ | 12 |
| December | 30° | 4.5″ | 15 |
Regional context
Nashua falls within a warm-summer humid continental climate region — sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Manchester, NH, Portsmouth, NH, Dover, NH, Concord, NH, Rochester, NH.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the first ruby-throated hummingbirds to Nashua's gardens and feeders.
Apple trees reach full bloom across the area during the final weeks of May.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Nashua?
- Nashua's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-May, with the first fall frost returning around mid-October.
- What is the rainy season in Nashua?
- October receives the most rainfall with about 4.7 inches on average; the city gets roughly 46 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Nashua?
- July typically brings the warmest weather, averaging about 73°F.
- What is the coldest month in Nashua?
- January typically delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 24°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Nashua?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be planted around the last spring frost (mid-May); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Nashua get?
- Nashua averages about 154 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Nashua?
- Nashua's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Nashua, New Hampshire experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January temperatures hover near 24°F while July averages 73°F — a 49°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Nashua receives about 46 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 154 rainy days.
Latitude (42.7°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation determine the rhythm of the year — shaping what grows here, when frost arrives, and the daily weather patterns.