Rain to Ease New Hampshire Drought This Weekend
Forecasters expect rain across New Hampshire from Friday through Sunday, November 6-8, 2026, with sunshine returning Monday.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Forecasts
Forecasters expect rain across New Hampshire over the weekend of November 7-9, 2026, which could bring relief from abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions. Rain is forecast to begin Friday, November 6, mainly in the late morning, with some fog.
Why it matters
Most of New Hampshire is currently abnormally dry or in a moderate drought, and the forecast rain is expected to help ease those mild drought conditions. The weekend precipitation is a key factor in the state's near-term moisture outlook.
Forecast daytime highs run from the upper 60s to lower 70s on Friday, falling to the lower 60s on Saturday and mid-50s on Sunday, with overnight lows dropping to the 40s by the weekend. The forecast does not include rainfall totals, and the expected drought impact has not been quantified.
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The details
Rain is forecast for Friday, mainly in the late morning, with some fog, and additional rain is expected Friday evening and overnight. Saturday brings a light wind and more rain overnight, while Sunday is forecast to remain wet before sunshine returns Monday with mild temperatures.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: Rain expected mainly in the late morning, with fog.
Friday, November 6, 2026 (evening and overnight): More rain forecast as temperatures drop to the lower 50s.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Rain expected with highs in the lower 60s.
Sunday, November 8, 2026: Rain likely with highs in the mid-50s.
Monday, November 9, 2026: Sun returns with mild temperatures.
Seasonal Patterns
New Hampshire's current abnormally dry and moderate drought classifications place the forecast rain within the U.S. Drought Monitor's D0 to D1 categories. The weekend precipitation is a near-term adjustment to conditions that the Drought Monitor currently rates as mild.
Residents planning weekend outdoor activities should expect wet conditions Friday through Sunday, with temperatures dropping into the lower 50s Friday night and the 40s over the weekend. Morning fog is possible Friday, so allow extra travel time during the late-morning rain.
The takeaway
Plan for a wet, cool weekend across New Hampshire, with the rain offering modest relief from mild drought before the sun returns on Monday. Check forecast updates ahead of outdoor plans, since conditions can shift.
What happens next
Rain is expected to clear by Monday, November 9, 2026, when sunshine is forecast to return.
Further reading
For the latest outlook, see the Forecasts section on Wisevoter.
