Local weather forecast

Weather in Effingham, NH

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 03882

Overcast
Now57°F

Overcast

High / Low60° / 52°
Rain chance86%
Wind8 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

3
High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 2:22AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 2:22AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet and a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding with up to 1 foot of inundation and large breaking waves leading to splash over and beach erosion. This is a long duration event...with these impacts felt over multiple tide cycles beginning this morning and continuing through Sunday evening. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York County. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Safety instructions

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 2:22AM EDT until September 27 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet and a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding with up to 1 foot of inundation and large breaking waves leading to splash over and beach erosion. This is a long duration event...with these impacts felt over multiple tide cycles beginning this morning and continuing through Sunday evening. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York County. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Safety instructions

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast57°15% rain
11 AMOvercast58°14% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby57°15% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby60°20% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby56°33% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby55°34% rain
4 PMLight drizzle56°54% rain
5 PMLight rain shower57°51% rain
6 PMLight drizzle54°72% rain
7 PMLight rain shower54°67% rain
8 PMLight rain shower54°58% rain
9 PMLight rain shower55°44% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
60° 52°Overcast
Rain 86%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
53° 50°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 14 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
52° 48°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity62%
Pressure30.07 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind8 mph NE
Wind gusts25 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:35 AM
Sunset06:34 PM
Moonrise06:21 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 PM · 60°F
Coolest hour6 AM · 51°F
Highest rain chance10 PM · 89%
Strongest gusts1 AM · 35 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 72% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 8 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

58°F, 14% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 35 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 8 mph, rain chance up to 72%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Effingham

New Hampshire has four distinct seasons, cold snowy winters and mild to warm summers. Mountain weather can be much colder and windier than nearby valleys.

Effingham is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 43.76°N latitude and 71.00°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Effingham weather today

Overcast and 57°F in Effingham, NH. Today's high is 60°F with a 86% rain chance. Winds are around 8 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Relative humidity is 62%, pressure is 30.07 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Effingham

Sunrise is at 06:35 AM and sunset is at 06:34 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 53°F and a low near 50°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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