Bethlehem, New Hampshire Weather
Bethlehem, New Hampshire — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Bethlehem, Grafton County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Bethlehem. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Bethlehem is published on the Mount Washington Regional Airport (KHIE) page, 15 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 4 airfields within reach of Bethlehem have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Bethlehem: Caledonia County Airport (KCDA) 41 km · Berlin Regional Airport (KBML) 52 km · Plymouth Municipal Airport (K1P1) 56 km
Conditions reported at KHIE describe the airfield itself. Weather 15 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Bethlehem specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Bethlehem.
About Bethlehem, New Hampshire
Bethlehem, New Hampshire, unfolds as a landscape of quiet grandeur, where the White Mountains begin to assert their rugged presence. It lies 74.0 miles west of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 280°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-south-east of Littleton. Rolling hills, cloaked in the vibrant greens of summer or the fiery hues of autumn, lead the eye towards peaks that hold the sky in their silent embrace. The air here carries a crispness, a clean breath drawn from pine forests and glacial streams, particularly potent in the early morning mist that softens the edges of the world. The terrain is a tapestry of dense woodlands and open meadows, punctuated by the gentle curve of the Gale River, its waters reflecting the ever-changing moods of the heavens. The very character of Bethlehem is one of enduring resilience, a place where nature’s wild heart beats close to the surface, shaping the lives and the spirit of those who call it home. This corner of the Granite State holds a history intertwined with the rhythms of the land and the ingenuity of its people. Originally settled in the late 18th century, Bethlehem’s early economy was rooted in agriculture and the abundant timber harvested from its expansive forests. Later, its reputation as a health resort blossomed, drawing visitors seeking the restorative mountain air and the tranquility of its natural setting. While those grand hotels are largely gone, the legacy of that era lingers, a whisper of a more leisured past. Today, Bethlehem’s economic life is a more varied affair, with a strong emphasis on small businesses, artisanal crafts, and tourism that celebrates its proximity to the Franconia Notch State Park and the broader recreational opportunities of the White Mountains. The town retains a palpable sense of community, a place where neighbors know each other’s names and the pace of life allows for thoughtful reflection, a gentle counterpoint to the world's clamor.
Live animated radar for Bethlehem and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Bethlehem, Grafton County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 44.28034°N, 71.688141°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time |
| ZIP Code(s) | 03574 |
| Area Code | 603 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Bethlehem, New Hampshire Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bethlehem, New Hampshire, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Bethlehem includes coordinates 44.280340°N, 71.688141°W, situated in Grafton County. ZIP code 03574. Telephone area code: 603. Timezone: Eastern Time.
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
