Climate & Weather in Hanover

Hanover has a real, genuinely humid continental climate typical of the Upper Valley, with cold winters, four distinct seasons, and a real Connecticut River valley position.

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Cold winters and four distinct seasons

Hanover's Upper Valley position brings genuinely cold winters and four distinct seasons, typical of inland New Hampshire.

A real Connecticut River valley position

Hanover sits along the Connecticut River, part of New Hampshire's broader Connecticut River valley flood-risk profile -- a real, disclosed but comparatively modest factor.

No meaningful hurricane, tornado, or significant earthquake risk

Consistent with New Hampshire's broader statewide research context, Hanover carries no meaningful hurricane, tornado, or significant earthquake risk.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.