Chester, New Hampshire has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 3.2 °C (low) to 14.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1178.1 Millimeters. Chester is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.4 °C | 0.3 °C | 80.52 mm |
| February | -8.8 °C | 2.1 °C | 81.03 mm |
| March | -4.3 °C | 6.4 °C | 101.35 mm |
| April | 1.4 °C | 14.1 °C | 101.09 mm |
| May | 7.3 °C | 20.2 °C | 97.79 mm |
| June | 12.9 °C | 25.1 °C | 107.19 mm |
| July | 15.8 °C | 28.1 °C | 92.2 mm |
| August | 15.1 °C | 27.1 °C | 94.23 mm |
| September | 10.7 °C | 23.1 °C | 97.79 mm |
| October | 4.7 °C | 15.7 °C | 121.67 mm |
| November | -0.9 °C | 9.4 °C | 95.5 mm |
| December | -6.1 °C | 3.3 °C | 107.7 mm |
| Annual | 3.2 °C | 14.6 °C | 1178.06 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |