Nashua Weather: Severe Drought Through Mid-August

NASHUA, NH — A "severe" drought in Nashua will last through at least mid-August. It will be dry through Aug. 15, with a 50 percent chance of showers Saturday and the weekend of Fri., Aug. 12.

Most of southern New Hampshire is currently under a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The region has an average rainfall deficit of about 5 inches this year.

Nashua Forecast Aug. 5-11

Light rain possible on Saturday, with temperatures peaking at 89°F.

Friday August 5

Clear throughout the day. High 89, low 63.
Chance of precipitation: 0%. Wind 6 mph from the S

Saturday August 6

Light rain in the morning and afternoon. High 89, low 66.
Chance of precipitation: 51%. Wind 6 mph from the SW

Sunday August 7

Partly cloudy in the evening. High 83, low 65.
Chance of precipitation: 0%. Wind 8 mph from the WNW

Monday August 8

Clear throughout the day. High 84, low 63.
Chance of precipitation: 0%. Wind 5 mph from the WNW

Tuesday August 9

Mostly cloudy starting in the afternoon. High 88, low 62.
Chance of precipitation: 0%. Wind 4 mph from the WSW

Wednesday August 10

Mostly cloudy in the morning. High 88, low 67.
Chance of precipitation: 0%. Wind 7 mph from the SW

Thursday August 11

Light rain starting in the afternoon, continuing until evening. High 86, low 71.
Chance of precipitation: 43%. Wind 6 mph from the SW

Data provided by forecast.io.

Severe drought area marked in dark orange:

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