Local weather forecast

Weather in Rye Beach, NH

Updated 2026-09-26 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 03871

Light rain
Now55°F

Light rain

High / Low59° / 55°
Rain chance91%
Wind24 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

1
Gale Warning issued September 26 at 2:22AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight rain55°71% rain
1 PMLight rain55°75% rain
2 PMLight rain shower56°58% rain
3 PMLight rain shower57°60% rain
4 PMLight rain57°77% rain
5 PMLight rain shower57°74% rain
6 PMLight rain shower57°71% rain
7 PMLight rain shower57°75% rain
8 PMLight rain shower56°76% rain
9 PMLight rain shower56°79% rain
10 PMLight rain shower56°77% rain
11 PMLight rain shower56°73% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
59° 55°Light rain shower
Rain 91%Gust 31 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
59° 56°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 35 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
58° 54°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 26 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like44°F
Humidity89%
Pressure29.98 inHg
Visibility5 mi
Wind24 mph NNE
Wind gusts41 mph
Precipitation0.04 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:34 AM
Sunset06:33 PM
Moonrise06:20 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour6 AM · 57°F
Coolest hour1 PM · 55°F
Highest rain chance4 AM · 86%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 51 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 79% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 44°F with winds near 24 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

56°F, 58% rain chance and 26 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 5 mi; gusts may reach 46 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 55°F, wind 24 mph, rain chance up to 79%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Rye Beach

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.

Rye Beach is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 42.98°N latitude and 70.77°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.

Rye Beach weather today

Light rain and 55°F in Rye Beach, NH. Today's high is 59°F with a 91% rain chance. Winds are around 24 mph with gusts near 41 mph. Relative humidity is 89%, pressure is 29.98 inHg, and visibility is about 5 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Rye Beach

Sunrise is at 06:34 AM and sunset is at 06:33 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 59°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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