Newmarket, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newmarket, Rockingham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newmarket?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 139 days in the Interior Rockingham forecast zone and Rockingham County — the most common reported hazard around Newmarket, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (101 days) and lightning casualties & damage (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 139 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2000 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 39 | Aug 2010 | May 10, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Oct 2017 | Oct 29, 2012 · $184,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | Dec 2023 | Feb 25, 2010 · $4.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jan 2024 | Oct 20, 1996 · $4.8 million damage |
| Storm surge | 6 | Mar 2001 | Oct 20, 1996 · $150,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Interior Rockingham forecast zone and Rockingham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Newmarket get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Newmarket, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Durham weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.3 | 8.9 | 10.8 | 9.1 | 6.8 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Newmarket?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 66 miles north-northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Newmarket | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 66 mi north-northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 78 mi south | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 149 mi northwest | 17,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Newmarket
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newmarket, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 9, 1953, which touched down about 7 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 174 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 19, 2015.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Newmarket's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Newmarket radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newmarket, NH?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 66 miles north-northeast. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newmarket?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newmarket the lowest scan from KGYX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Newmarket free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Newmarket, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Dover, NH radar 8 mi
- Somersworth, NH radar 13 mi
- Rochester, NH radar 16 mi
- Manchester, NH radar 26 mi
- Concord, NH radar 33 mi
- Nashua, NH radar 36 mi
- Laconia, NH radar 44 mi
- Franklin, NH radar 45 mi