This summer was the driest ever in New Hampshire since data collection began in the late 19th century, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration .

The state got just 7.53 inches of rain on average from June through August, slightly less than the previous record set in 1913, 7.6 inches.

The summer got progressively drier, with August ranking as the second driest August ever, with only 1.38 inches of rain, more than 2 inches below the historical average.

Over the 131 year record, 2025 was the 10th hottest summer in New Hampshire and the 12th hottest nationally. Generally, the state has been getting warmer due to man-made climate change.

Karin Gleason, chief of the monitoring section at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, said the state has be

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