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Today’s Outlook

Abundant sunshine and a true taste of summer. Temperatures soar to 89° with a light west wind at 5–10 mph.

The first day of Astronomical Summer in 2026 is only 13 days away!

The first day of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere in 2026 is Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 4:24 AM. This moment marks the summer solstice, when the Sun reaches its highest and northernmost point in the sky, and the Northern Hemisphere is tilted most directly toward the Sun.

Weather outlook for the first day of Summer is for some sunshine and a high of 81 degrees.

Today: Lots of sun and summer-like. High 89 Winds: W 5-10 mph

Tonight: Clear to partly cloudy & mild. Low 61 Winds: SSW 5-10 mph

Wednesday: Hazy sunshine, more humid, and very warm. High 88 (feel like 92) Winds: SSW 5-10 mph

Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy, warm and humid with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm. Low 66 (feel like 68) Winds: Light & Variable

Thursday: Hot & humid with some sun and a spot afternoon thunderstorm. High 92 near record of 94 set in 2017 (feel like 94) Winds: W 5-10 mph

Thursday night: Spot evening thunderstorm, warm, and humid. Low 69 (feel like 70) Winds: Light & Variable

Friday: Some sun, hot, and humid with late afternoon thunderstorms. High 91 (feel like 94) Winds: SSE 5-10 mph

Friday night: Some evening thunderstorms, warm, and humid. Low 65 (feel like 68) Winds: SSE 5-10 mph

Saturday: Some sun & turning less humid. High: 86 Winds: WNW 5-10 mph

Saturday night: Partly cloudy & comfortable for sleeping. Low 60 Winds: W 5-10 mph

Weather Patterns We’re Watching

Starting today temperatures will be in the 80s and should last into the third week of June!

Get Out!

Take a Hike

Summits above 4,000 feet: Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s… except around 60 at elevations above 5000 feet. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet: Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Hit the Beach

Hampton & Rye Beach Weather: Weather: Sunny. Thunderstorm Potential: None. High Temperature: In the upper 70s. Winds: Southwest winds around 5 mph. Surf Height: Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk: Low. Tides: Hampton Beach High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM. Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM. Ocean Temperature: 54 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, an average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to perform simple tasks such as buckling a life jacket or operating a radio. Rip Current Risk: Moderate. Tides Hampton Beach: Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM. High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM.