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Capital
Concord
Other Main Cities/Resorts
Manchester, Nashua, Derry, Rochester
Gay Age of Consent
18
Lesbian Age of Consent
18
Straight Age of Consent
16
Legal Notes
Sodomy laws were repealed in New Hampshire through legislative action in 1975. New Hampshire is one of the 13 US states which has anti-discrimination laws protecting lesbian and gays. The legislation covers public and private employment and public and private housing.
Climate
The best time to visit the eastern USA is during the summer months from May to September though if you find heat a problem visit in May or September. In summer, sea fog can be a problem around the coasts, and there can be excessive heat and humidity in the cities. Average daily temperatures can reach 28 °c .
In the autumn, average daily maximum temperatures fall rapidly during this period, ranging from 24 °c in September, to 12 °c in November.
The winter months are cold and the snowfall accumulation reaches its maximum in February. The Eastern seaboard is capable of receiving some exceptional snowfalls at this time of year. Daily average maximum temperatures only reach about 4- 6 °c.
