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Manchester, NH Weather: Clocks Fall Back After 71° Friday Nov 1
Manchester, NH – Manchester residents are heading into a week of sharp temperature swings, with overnight lows approaching freezing before afternoon temperatures climb into the lower 70s Friday. The c
By Cole Barrett · 2026-10-26T08:08:21.605Z
Manchester, NH – Manchester residents are heading into a week of sharp temperature swings, with overnight lows approaching freezing before afternoon temperatures climb into the lower 70s Friday. The changing conditions lead into Halloween weekend and the end of daylight saving time Sunday, November 1, when clocks move back one hour and evening darkness arrives earlier.
According to the National Weather Service forecast from the Gray/Portland office, sunshine is expected to dominate much of the final week of October across Manchester. However, temperatures will fluctuate considerably, with highs ranging from the mid 50s to lower 70s and overnight lows dropping into the lower 30s during the early part of the week.
Monday, October 26, begins with sunny skies and a high near 69 degrees, offering a relatively mild afternoon following early morning temperatures around freezing. Conditions turn noticeably cooler Tuesday, when highs reach only about 54 degrees and temperatures fall to approximately 31 degrees overnight.
That Tuesday night low could bring freezing conditions to Manchester, particularly in colder or exposed locations. Residents with sensitive outdoor plants or remaining garden vegetation may want to take precautions. The supplied forecast does not establish an active freeze warning, but temperatures near 31 degrees would be cold enough for freezing conditions.
Wednesday brings another sunny afternoon, with temperatures reaching approximately 57 degrees before dropping into the mid 30s overnight. By Thursday, a significant warmup is expected, with highs climbing to around 67 degrees under sunny skies.
Friday, October 30, could deliver the warmest afternoon of the forecast period, with sunshine and a high near 71 degrees. Temperatures are expected to fall toward 41 degrees Friday night, creating a noticeable difference between afternoon and overnight conditions.
Halloween arrives Saturday, October 31, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 63 degrees. Temperatures are forecast to fall to approximately 39 degrees Saturday night under partly cloudy skies, making jackets and warmer clothing useful for families attending evening Halloween activities.
Sunday, November 1, brings partly sunny skies and another high near 63 degrees. Before sunrise, daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time, when clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m. as New Hampshire returns to Eastern Standard Time.
Most smartphones and connected devices will adjust automatically, although traditional clocks and some household appliances may require manual changes. Sunrise and sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock, bringing darker evenings for Manchester commuters and families.
Looking into November 2 8, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures across much of New Hampshire, while precipitation probabilities remain closer to seasonal averages in portions of northern New England. No specific significant snowstorm or damaging wind event is established for Manchester in the supplied extended outlook.
For now, Manchester's biggest weather concerns are the early week freezing temperatures, a brief late week warmup and cooler Halloween evening conditions before Sunday's clock change.
Are you looking forward to the extra hour of sleep Sunday, or will the earlier sunsets take some getting used to?
Manchester Five Day Weather Forecast Monday, October 26: Sunny, with a high near 69°F. Mostly clear Monday night, with a low around 35°F. West winds around 5 mph during the afternoon.
Tuesday, October 27: Sunny, with a high near 54°F. Clear Tuesday night, with a low around 31°F. North winds around 5 mph during the day.
Wednesday, October 28: Sunny, with a high near 57°F. Partly cloudy Wednesday night, with a low around 36°F.
Thursday, October 29: Sunny, with a high near 67°F. Mostly clear Thursday night, with a low around 47°F.
Friday, October 30: Sunny, with a high near 71°F. Mostly clear Friday night, with a low around 41°F.
Saturday, October 31 — Halloween: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63°F. Partly cloudy Saturday night, with a low around 39°F.
Sunday, November 1 — Daylight Saving Time Ends: Partly sunny, with a high near 63°F. Clocks move backward one hour at 2 a.m. local time, returning to 1 a.m. as Eastern Standard Time begins. Manchester residents gain an extra hour overnight, while sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock.
November 2 8 NOAA Extended Outlook NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures across Manchester and much of New Hampshire during November 2 8, suggesting the region could experience relatively mild conditions compared with typical early November averages.
Precipitation probabilities across northern New England are less pronounced than in many other parts of the country. Portions of the region, particularly farther northeast, are favored to experience near normal precipitation, while areas farther southwest show a tendency toward above normal precipitation.
The agency's separate November 2 8 hazard outlooks identify slight risks of high winds, heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow primarily across portions of the western and central United States. Manchester is not included in those highlighted slight risk areas.
Although freezing temperatures are forecast during the final week of October, the longer range temperature outlook does not establish a significant winter storm or widespread snowfall threat for Manchester during November 2 8.
Residents should continue monitoring updated National Weather Service forecasts for changes in overnight temperatures, precipitation chances and any developing early November weather systems.