Milton, New Hampshire has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 2.8 °C (low) to 13.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1245.1 Millimeters. Milton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10.1 °C | -0.6 °C | 88.65 mm |
| February | -9.6 °C | 1.1 °C | 86.36 mm |
| March | -4.9 °C | 5.4 °C | 107.7 mm |
| April | 1 °C | 13 °C | 107.95 mm |
| May | 7.1 °C | 19.4 °C | 95.76 mm |
| June | 12.4 °C | 24.4 °C | 112.01 mm |
| July | 15.5 °C | 27.5 °C | 103.63 mm |
| August | 14.7 °C | 26.6 °C | 97.54 mm |
| September | 10.5 °C | 22.3 °C | 98.04 mm |
| October | 4.5 °C | 15.1 °C | 126.75 mm |
| November | -1.1 °C | 8.4 °C | 105.66 mm |
| December | -6.2 °C | 2.5 °C | 115.06 mm |
| Annual | 2.8 °C | 13.8 °C | 1245.11 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |