Manchester, N.H. – Rain will taper off in southern New Hampshire today, giving way to clearing skies and the start of a longer dry stretch. Sunshine takes over on Monday, September 8, with NOAA projecting below-normal rainfall across much of the Northeast into mid-September.
According to the National Weather Service, showers this morning will gradually diminish by afternoon, with highs near 66. Clouds clear Sunday night, dropping temperatures to the upper 40s. On Monday, Manchester will see sunshine and highs near 74 as high pressure builds across the state. The broader outlook from NOAA shows much of New England trending drier than normal, raising concerns about soil moisture and stream levels if the pattern persists.
Travelers along I-93 and Route 101 will notice a break from wet roads, making commutes smoother as the new workweek begins. However, the same dry weather could challenge farmers and gardeners, with crops and lawns showing stress if rainfall remains limited for several more days. Fire danger could also increase if humidity drops later in the week.
While the shift brings pleasant fall-like days and crisp nights, residents are encouraged to conserve water and prepare for continued dry conditions. Local reservoirs and rivers could see reduced flows if showers fail to return in the coming weeks.
The National Weather Service notes that the next measurable rainfall looks unlikely before late next week, keeping Manchester and southern New Hampshire under mostly sunny skies until mid-September.
Five Day Forecast for Manchester, NH
- Monday: Sunny, high 74.
- Tuesday: Patchy fog early, then sunny, high 74.
- Wednesday: Patchy fog early, then partly sunny, high 73.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 80.
- Friday: Sunny, high 78.
