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Retirement Living In Monadnock - New Hampshire


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Area Description

The Monadnock region is a vibrant corner of the state of New Hampshire where the arts, education, and a rich sense of history permeate every small town. Franklin Pierce University is situated in Rindge, overlooking Pearly Pond, with Mount Monadnock in stunning view. The Peterborough Players professional theater, Sharon Arts Center, MacDowell Colony, Monadnock Music, and the Monadnock International Film Festival are just SOME of the artistic offerings in the region. Broad vistas dotted with horse fields and lakes abound, and Mount Monadnock, Temple Mountain, and Pack Monadnock offer not just spectacular views, but great hiking. Antique shops, craft stores, cozy coffee shops, and one-of-a-kind shops make exploring the region fun!

Includes Cities/Towns: Peterborough, Rindge, Temple.

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We are a region that is unusually rich in the arts.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Monadnock, New Hampshire?

For those of you that retire in Monadnock, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 20's and highs in the mid 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 10's. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Monadnock such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Monadnock!

Summertime in Monadnock is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Monadnock, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  12  21  31
 Feb  13  24  34
 Mar  22  32  42
 Apr  33  44  55
 May  43  55  66
 Jun  53  64  75
 Jul  58  69  80
 Aug  57  68  79
 Sep  49  59  70
 Oct  37  48  59
 Nov  29  38  47
 Dec  18  27  36

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  31  4
 Feb  0  28  2
 Mar  0  28  1
 Apr  0  13  0
 May  0  1  0
 Jun  1  0  0
 Jul  2  0  0
 Aug  2  0  0
 Sep  0  0  0
 Oct  0  8  0
 Nov  0  20  0
 Dec  0  30  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  11  13 %
 Feb  3 "  9  14 %
 Mar  4 "  11  20 %
 Apr  4 "  11  30 %
 May  4 "  12  42 %
 Jun  4 "  11  53 %
 Jul  4 "  10  58 %
 Aug  4 "  9  58 %
 Sep  4 "  9  51 %
 Oct  5 "  9  39 %
 Nov  4 "  10  30 %
 Dec  4 "  10  19 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  19 "  24  7
 Feb  15 "  23  6
 Mar  14 "  19  5
 Apr  4 "  3  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  3 "  3  1
 Dec  15 "  18  5


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Cost of Living for Monadnock, NH

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What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Monadnock Offer For Retirees?

Many volunteer opportunities at local hospitals, humane society, schools, scouts, Chambers, etc.

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