Hanover & Dartmouth Trails, NH

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Today’s Forecast:

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55°F
High: 58° | Low: 54°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KLEB
Observed at: 8:40 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %
Tonight:Rain. Cloudy. Low around 54, with temperatures rising to around 60 overnight. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday:Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night:Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 62°F. Rain forecast later today (87%). Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 59°F. High rain probability (91%).

🚲 Biking

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for biking. High near 62°F. Rain forecast later today (87%). Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 19/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 59°F. High rain probability (91%).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 62°F. Rain forecast later today (87%). Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 17/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 59°F. High rain probability (91%).

About Hanover & Dartmouth Trails

Hanover & Dartmouth Trails combines an Appalachian Trail town, Connecticut River access, campus events, local preserves, bike routes, and nearby Upper Valley recreation.

Make the Most of a Hanover & Dartmouth Trails Day

Coordinate trail or river plans with campus events and parking. Spring snowmelt raises river levels, while muddy shoulder-season paths benefit from lower-impact alternatives.

Weather Tips for Hanover & Dartmouth Trails

  • Check temperature, wind, rain timing, and thunderstorm potential before choosing the day’s route.
  • If thunder is possible, finish exposed summits, overlooks, ridges, and event grounds early and keep shelter close.
  • After steady rain, favor paved paths or well-drained routes until natural surfaces recover.
  • Spring mud, summer bugs, fall crowds, and winter ice can affect access even on a mild day.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Dartmouth College
  • Appalachian Trail
  • Connecticut River
  • Norwich
  • Lebanon
  • Mink Brook Nature Preserve
  • Velvet Rocks
  • Etna

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of a Hanover & Dartmouth Trails day. Match elevation, wind, storms, water conditions, trail surfaces, road access, temperature, and daylight to the activity that gives your group the safest and most comfortable plan.

7-Day Forecast for Hanover & Dartmouth Trails

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55°F
High: 58° | Low: 54°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KLEB
Observed at: 8:40 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %
Sun 🌧
62° 53°
87%
Mon 🌧
59° 53°
91%
Tue 🌧
65° 52°
16%
Wed ⛅
72° 54°
1%
Thu ⛅
74° 56°
7%
Fri 🌧
72° 50°
20%
Sat 🌧
67° --°
23%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

62° Sun 59° Mon 65° Tue 72° Wed 74° Thu 72° Fri 67° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

53° Sun 53° Mon 52° Tue 54° Wed 56° Thu 50° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 93 Sun 93 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri 100 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 9:36 pm CDT

Hanover & Dartmouth Trails Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Hanover & Dartmouth Trails brings snow, ice, wind chill, short daylight, and changing road access. Shaded trails, parking areas, and bridges can stay icy through mild spells. Check current facility and road status before departure.

Spring

Spring around Hanover & Dartmouth Trails is mud season, with snowmelt, soft trails, lingering high-elevation ice, and rising waterways. Avoid widening trails by walking around deep mud. Black flies often become noticeable from late spring into early summer.

Summer

Summer at Hanover & Dartmouth Trails brings the warmest weather, humidity, mosquitoes, and afternoon thunderstorm potential. Early starts reduce heat and give exposed routes more margin before storms. Carry water and use shade breaks during hot periods.

Fall

Fall is a popular season at Hanover & Dartmouth Trails, with cooler air, changing foliage, and generally comfortable outdoor conditions. Busy foliage weekends can affect roads, parking, and waterfront towns. Cold nights, early ice, and rapidly shortening daylight return late in the season.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: generally around 44–46°F, based on the relevant summit or surrounding regional context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 65–85 inches; elevation and year-to-year storm tracks cause substantial variation.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest, although high terrain and water exposure stay cooler.
  • Coolest months: January and February are typically coldest, with wind chill often more important than temperature alone.
  • Wettest season: late spring and summer are wettest.
  • Driest season: winter is driest by rainfall but snowy.
  • Best outdoor window: May through October for trails and events, with summer favored for river plans.