Keene climate
Warm summers, long cold winters, heavy rain, and nearly 60 inches of normal snow make comfort an active choice
NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals for Keene show an annual mean temperature of 45.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The July average daily high is 81.9 degrees, while the January average daily low is 10.4 degrees. Annual precipitation averages 46.11 inches and annual snowfall 59.8 inches. The catalog lists 70 percent humidity and a warm climate band, but heating, snow, ice, rain, mud, trees, and power interruptions shape daily comfort as much as summer warmth.
Inspect heating fuel, insulation, windows, roof, gutters, basement, drainage, snow removal, ice control, trees, backup power, air conditioning, humidity, and indoor activities. Pair parks, trails, downtown, meals, errands, and care with heat, rain, mud, snow, ice, wind, and safe roads. Keene can suit someone who loves New England seasons, but it is not a low maintenance climate choice.
Living through the seasons
Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.
- Overall Comfort
- Moderate
2.5 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 77°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 0 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Excellent
Mild · 77°F
Excellent
4.8 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 15°F / -9°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 153 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Poor
Poor
Poor
1 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 82%
- Comfortable Months
- 4 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1384 peak sun hrs/yr
Poor
Poor
Poor
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Poor
4.9 / 5
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 4.9 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Toughest Months
- Jan, Feb, Dec
- Heat Risk
- Low
- Drought Risk
- Low - Medium (0.2-0.4)
- Weather Volatility
- Moderate
Excellent · 4.9 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Very Good
3.2 / 5
Keene in everyday life
Could Keene work for you?
What may work well
- NOAA normals make Keene's temperature, precipitation, snow, summer warmth, and winter cold visible for home planning.
- Parks, trails, downtown, arts, hospital care, regional outings, and indoor programs can support the year beyond warm weather.
What to think about
- Heat, humidity, heavy rain, mud, snow, ice, wind, trees, power interruptions, and road conditions can affect outdoor and care access.
- Heating, cooling, insulation, roof, basement, drainage, snow, shelter, insurance, and car upkeep deserve an address level review.
Choose Keene for the whole year
Inspect comfort systems
Review heating, cooling, insulation, windows, shade, roof, gutters, basement, humidity, power, water, air conditioning, and indoor air.
Plan around New England weather
Pair parks, trails, downtown, meals, errands, care, and family visits with hydration, rain gear, winter clothing, safe surfaces, storm alerts, and weather backup.
Price seasonal upkeep
Ask about heating, cooling, snow, ice, roof, trees, drainage, basement, storm repairs, power, insurance, vehicle service, and the route to care.
Questions retirees ask
What is summer like in Keene?
NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals place the July average daily high at 81.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Check shade, hydration, humidity, cooling, storms, trails, road conditions, and indoor alternatives.
Does Keene get snow and cold winters?
Yes. NOAA normals show an average January daily low of 10.4 degrees Fahrenheit and annual snowfall of 59.8 inches. Plan for heating, insulation, snow and ice, trees, power, vehicle access, safe walking, and the route to care.
Keene can suit someone who enjoys four distinct seasons and a strong indoor and outdoor cycle, provided the home handles heat, rain, snow, ice, drainage, power, heating, shelter, and safe travel throughout the year.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk, Weather Volatility
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS, checked against U.S. EPA AirData
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
Checked 2026-05-18
- World Resources Institute (WRI)
Used for Drought Risk
Checked 2026-07-13
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