New Hampshire has 1 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 0 of them major, and a boat at Concord is in the water in 4 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 15 boat storage facilities are listed in New Hampshire; 14 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Concord high / low | boat | New Hampshire hurricanes since 1851 | Manchester high / low | boat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 13° | laid up | 0 | 34° / 17° | laid up |
| Feb | 35° / 15° | laid up | 0 | 37° / 19° | laid up |
| Mar | 44° / 23° | laid up | 0 | 46° / 27° | laid up |
| Apr | 58° / 33° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 59° / 38° | launch or haul-out |
| May | 69° / 44° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 70° / 48° | in the water |
| Jun | 78° / 54° | in the water | 0 | 79° / 58° | in the water |
| Jul | 83° / 59° | in the water | 0 | 84° / 64° | in the water |
| Aug | 82° / 57° | in the water | 0 | 82° / 62° | in the water |
| Sep | 74° / 49° | in the water | 1 | 75° / 54° | in the water |
| Oct | 61° / 38° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 62° / 42° | launch or haul-out |
| Nov | 48° / 29° | laid up | 0 | 50° / 33° | laid up |
| Dec | 37° / 20° | laid up | 0 | 39° / 24° | laid up |
Boat column rule: in the water at a 65°F high and 45°F low or warmer; launch or haul-out from a 52°F high; laid up below.
By that rule a boat at Concord has 4 months in the water (June to September), 3 of launch or haul-out and 5 laid up. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.
1 of the 1 came after 1975; the strongest reached Category 2. Most fell in September (1).
| Month | Storm | Category in New Hampshire | boat that month (Concord) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1985 | Gloria | 2 | in the water |
Concord averages 42.0 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in October (4.4 in), before any storm is added.
15 live listings in 10 cities; by listed type: 14 indoor, 14 covered and 15 outdoor (types overlap). No New Hampshire boat storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paugus Bay Marina | Laconia | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Extra Space Storage - Concord NH | Concord | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Public Storage - Manchester NH | Manchester | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Ambrose Cove Marina | Alton | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Jet Ski |
| Glendale Marina | Gilford | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Extra Space Storage - Nashua | Nashua | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Vault Motor Storage - Merrimack | Merrimack | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Lake Sunapee Marine | Sunapee | outdoor |
| City | Boat Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilford | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Laconia | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manchester | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Meredith | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alton | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Concord | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Epsom | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Merrimack | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Nashua | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunapee | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Of the 1 hurricanes NOAA records in New Hampshire since 1851, 1 arrived in months our season rule marks as in the water at Concord (Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep). At Manchester the count is 1 in months in the water. 0 have come since 2000 and 0 were Category 3 or stronger.
In NOAA's record, New Hampshire impacts fall most often in September (1). A boat at Concord is in the water in all three by our season rule, and in the water in 4 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
14 of 15 live New Hampshire listings list enclosed indoor space; 14 list covered and 15 outdoor spaces. By city: Gilford (3; 3 enclosed), Laconia (2; 2 enclosed), Manchester (2; 2 enclosed) and Meredith (2; 2 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Gilford (3) and Laconia (2). None lists climate-controlled units. Listings span 10 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 14 New Hampshire listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 1 New Hampshire hurricanes on record came in months a boat at Concord is in the water by our rule, so expect to move it from use, not from storage. Concord averages 4.4 inches in October, so check the site drains.
Listings span 10 New Hampshire cities. The largest groups are Gilford (3 listed), Laconia (2 listed), Manchester (2 listed), Meredith (2 listed) and Alton (1 listed). For covered spaces, Gilford (3) and Laconia (2) lead. Statewide, 15 list open lots, 14 covered parking and 14 enclosed space, so a boat owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00014745, USW00014710); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).