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Weather

Vermont enjoys four distinct seasons, and thanks to its diverse geography, distinctive regional weather. Below, with the help of the folks at Harris-Mann Climatology in Colchester, we've compiled weather statistics from around the state to help you plan your visit.

Weather Forecasting Services

Fairbanks Museum/PlanetariumNorthern New England Weather Center

Mark Breen/Steve Maleski
Fairbanks Museum/Planetarium
Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Tel: 802-748-2372
Fax: 802-748-3347
E-mail: mark.breen@Connriver.net
Providing radio, ski, and utility forecasts since 1981.
Prof. Affil: American Meteorological Society.

Compu-Weather, Inc.

Tel: 800-836-7246
Fax: 800-825-4441
Long-range forecasts, sunrise/sunsets, climate reports, unlimited updates, forecasts faxed upon request.
Prof. Affil: AICP, AMS, CWSA.

 

NORTH
A statistical snapshot of what you'll find in DERBY on the Vermont/Canada border.

(Average monthly temperatures & precipitation)
  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
Avg High 24° 28° 38° 51° 66° 75°
Avg Low 16° 29° 41° 50°
Precipitation 2.6" 2.5" 2.7" 3.1" 3.2" 4.2"
Snowfall 22" 21" 17" 6" T 0
  JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Avg High 79° 77° 69° 57° 42° 28°
Avg Low 55° 53° 45° 36° 26° 10°
Precipitation 3.9" 4.3" 3.5" 3.2" 3.4" 3.3"
Snowfall 0 0 0 1" 10" 24"


CENTRAL
Here's what to expect in MIDDLEBURY, located in the southern Champlain Valley.

(Average monthly temperatures & precipitation)
  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
Avg High 28° 31° 41° 55° 67° 75°
Avg Low 11° 13° 21° 35° 46° 53°
Precipitation 2.3" 2.0" 2.4" 2.6" 3.2" 3.4
Snowfall 17" 15" 10" 2" T 0
  JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Avg High 83° 81° 72° 60° 45° 32°
Avg Low 59° 58° 48° 38° 30° 17°
Precipitation 3.8" 4.3" 3.4" 2.9" 3.0" 2.8"
Snowfall 0 0 0 1" 6" 16"


SOUTH
Average weather patterns for BRATTLEBORO, on the Connecticut River in southeastern Vermont.

(Average monthly temperatures & precipitation)
  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
Avg High 32° 35° 44° 57° 69° 78°
Avg Low 10° 22° 32° 42° 52°
Precipitation 3.3" 2.9" 3.8" 3.9" 3.8" 3.7"
Snowfall 19" 18" 13" 3" T 0
  JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Avg High 83° 81° 73° 62° 49° 36°
Avg Low 57° 55° 48° 36° 29° 15°
Precipitation 3.4" 3.7" 3.6" 3.5" 4.0" 4.0"
Snowfall 0 0 0 1" 5" 18"


Climate

Vermont has four distinct seasons with daytime temperatures averaging in the mid-70s during the summer months and in the low 20's during winter. Annual rainfall is approximately 36 inches: of that precipitation, an average of 100 inches to more than 250 inches of snow falls during the winter, depending on elevation.

  • Avg. Summer High Temperature: 76-80°F.
  • Avg. Winter High Temperature: 25-30°F.
  • Avg. Annual Rainfall: 36 inches (90 centimeters)
  • Annual Snowfall: 100-250 inches (254-635 centimeters) (*National Geodetic Survey:1998)


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