Hampton, New Hampshire
Hampton is a community of 10,101 people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Why visit Hampton
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 64 places to eat, 27 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Explore The Ocean World Oceanarium, Blue Ocean Discovery Center, Benjamin James House and Centennial Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 65 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hampton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hampton
Hampton is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the town center and surrounding developed areas of the town of Hampton, New Hampshire, United States. The population of the CDP was 9,597 at the 2020 census, out of 16,214 in the entire town.
From the Wikipedia article Hampton (CDP), New Hampshire (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Explore The Ocean World Oceanarium
Zoo and aquarium · 2.0 mi
367 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton
May Mo[-1] - 2 days, Mo[-1] - 1 day, Mo[-1] 10:00-17:00; Jun Sa-Su...
Blue Ocean Discovery Center
Zoo and aquarium · 2.3 mi
180 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton
Jun 03-Sep 04 10:00-18:00
Hampton Playhouse
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
Former theater in Hampton, New Hampshire, United States
Museums and landmarks14
Benjamin James House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Hampton, New Hampshire, NRHP-listed
Centennial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic community hall and schoolhouse at 105 Post Road in North Hampton, New Hampshire
Drake Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Human settlement in United States of America
Gov. Meshech Weare House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New Hampshire, United States
Little Boar's Head Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in North Hampton, New Hampshire
North Hampton Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic building in North Hampton, New Hampshire, United States
North Hampton Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
231 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton
Reuben Lamprey Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in New Hampshire, United States
The Beach Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Private oceanfront club at 2450 Ocean Boulevard in Rye, New Hampshire
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
Fuller Gardens
Park · 3.0 mi
Park in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
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North Hampton State Beach
Park · 2.4 mi
Park in the United States of America
Off The Wall Kidz
Playground · 1.9 mi
45 Lafayette Road, North Hampton
Mo-Th 09:30-15:30; Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa-Su 11:00-18:00
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes64
Asian Wok Express
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.7 mi
324 Lafayette Road
Mo-Tu, Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Greg's Bistro
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Pasta, Seafood, American · 0.6 mi
445 Lafayette Road, Hampton
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Island Vibes Cafe
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Smoothie, Acai, Breakfast, American · 0.6 mi
13 High Street, Hampton
Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
Blue Harbor Coffee Co.
Cafe · 0.6 mi
446 Lafayette Road
Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Su 07:00-16:00; Sa 06:30-17:00
52 more on the map.
Where to stay27
Churches and places of worship6
St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Unitarian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare4
Map of Hampton
183 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 16°F | 3.6 in | 17.1 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 3.6 in | 15.8 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 25°F | 4.8 in | 13.9 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 4.6 in | 2.3 in |
| May | 66°F | 45°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 54°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 5.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 4.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 4.9 in | 14.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greenland (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rockingham County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-07-10: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Winter Storm)
- 2024-04-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-14: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-08: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Portsmouth International Airport (PSM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Amesbury 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Newburyport 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Durham 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Haverhill 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Dover 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Methuen 23 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Gloucester 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Derry 23 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Lawrence 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Beverly 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lane Memorial Library, Hampton NH, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HamptonNH TownOffices, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- "Fighting for One America" Bus Tour - Hampton, NH (1253517882), John Edwards, CC BY-SA 2.0
- "Fighting for One America" Bus Tour - Hampton, NH (1253516358), John Edwards, CC BY-SA 2.0
- "Fighting for One America" Bus Tour - Hampton, NH (1252655757), John Edwards, CC BY-SA 2.0
- "Fighting for One America" Bus Tour - Hampton, NH (1252656919), John Edwards, CC BY-SA 2.0
- "Fighting for One America" Bus Tour - Hampton, NH (1252656183), John Edwards, CC BY-SA 2.0
- "Fighting for One America" Bus Tour - Hampton, NH (1252657387), John Edwards, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Front of former Hampton station, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Railbed at former Hampton station site, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Track side of former Hampton station, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US 1 sb at Taylor River marshes, Hampton, NH, April 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greeting from Hampton Beach, New Hampshire - Large Letter Postcard (7961054376), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Hampton Beach, New Hampshire - low tide - panoramio, Steve Hedin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former railroad bridge, Hampton NH, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Front of North Hampton station, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Semaphore signal atop North Hampton station, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Track side of North Hampton station, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- North Hampton station from Atlantic Avenue, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hampton Beach, Hampton, United States (Unsplash), Kristopher Roller krisroller, CC0
- NorthHamptonNH TownHall, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hampton Beach NH Sand Sculpture, Blervis, CC0
- Trolley centre view from casino, Hampton Beach - 1920 postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- HamptonNH ReubenLampreyHomestead, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Little Boars Head, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NorthHamptonNH TownOffices, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HamptonFallsNH Unitarian Church, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HamptonFallsNH GovMeshechWeareHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea chapel, Rye, New Hampshire (May 30 2011), Ken Gallager at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Centennial Hall, North Hampton, NH - front in 2013, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- NorthHamptonNH DrakeFarm, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HamptonNH BenjaminJamesHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RyeNH TheBeachClub, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Paeonia officinalis 001, H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hampton Bridge, Hampton Beach NH, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NorthHamptonNH NorthHamptonStateBeach, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Efferia aestuans 4, Forthwither, CC0
- Efferia aestuans 2, Forthwither, CC0
- Efferia aestuans 3, Forthwither, CC0
- Efferia aestuans 1, Forthwither, CC0
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