Town in New Hampshire, United States

Dorchester

$323kMedian Home
272Days with 5+ hrs sun
53°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapCenter elevation1,381 ft
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Dorchester is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 339 at the 2020 census.Wikipedia

The cold season is long. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Winter is not just a brief interruption. Noticeable daylight swing. Annual snowfall is at least 15 inches.

Long winterEven rainfallNoticeable daylight swing
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Place

Where It Is

Location Context
Dorchester, New Hampshire
Latitude43.76°
Longitude-71.95°
Center elevation1,381 ft

State Context

New HampshireU.S. state

New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Gulf of Maine to the east, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north. Of the 50 U.S. states, New Hampshire is the seventh-smallest by land area and the tenth-least populous, with a population of 1,377,529 residents as of the 2020 census.Wikipedia

Income tax: None*Avg sales tax: 0.00%Property tax: 1.93%Official school data available

About the Region

New England

New England includes coastal cities, inland valleys, forested uplands, and mountain communities. Boston, Providence, Portland in Maine, and Burlington offer different settings; access to the coast, universities, or larger job centers depends on the specific location.

Coastal and inland weather can differ, as can conditions at higher elevations. Housing costs, transport options, and access to services also vary between metropolitan areas and smaller towns. Use the local figures and monthly climate charts to compare the city itself.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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Housing Costs & Income

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$323k
Median home price
Daily life

Livability

Walk Score at mapped location
3 / 100 · point score

Not a citywide average. Walkability varies by address.

43.75650, -71.94900 · Updated 2026-07-06

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Walkability
3
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
272
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

75% of the year
Avg High Temp
53°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
76% warm season / 77% cool season
Comfort Score
28/100
Challenging
Temp Swing
49°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
50"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
74"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
39
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
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Humidity Through The Year
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humid summers
Summer 76% · Winter 77% · May-Oct 66-80%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
0 days
per year with AQI > 100
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