Cost to Run a Box Fan in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 27.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 48% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $4.98 per month.
Per hour
2.0¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.16
8 hours/day
Per month
$4.98
18 kWh
Per year
$59.79
219 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 8.2¢ | $2.49 | $29.89 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.98 | $59.79 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.33 | $9.96 | $120 |
New Hampshire vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a box fan in New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 27.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.16 per day, $4.98 per month, or $59.79 per year.
Is running a box fan in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 48% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.98 per month here versus $3.36 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 27.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.