Exeter, NH Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Exeter, a community in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
This Afternoon
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Exeter
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 75°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph SE | 10% |
| Tonight | 49°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 mph | 7% |
| Wednesday | 76°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph SW | 6% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 3% |
| Thursday | 74°F | Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SW | 25% |
| Thursday Night | 61°F | Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers | 5 mph SW | 43% |
| Friday | 70°F | Light Rain | 0 to 5 mph S | 81% |
| Friday Night | 54°F | Light Rain | 0 to 5 mph NE | 85% |
| Saturday | 63°F | Light Rain Likely | 5 mph N | 74% |
| Saturday Night | 42°F | Light Rain Likely | 5 mph NW | 56% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 mph W | 28% |
| Sunday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph W | 13% |
| Monday | 58°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 to 10 mph W | 19% |
| Monday Night | 34°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 mph W | 18% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Exeter (42.977, -70.945). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Exeter
Last spring frost
May 7
First fall frost
Oct 4
Growing season
148 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Exeter: nearby ZIP 03833 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Hampshire frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Epping, Nh (6.4 mi from Exeter). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.