Algiers, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windham County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
182 Population 280/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $17,670 per capita
$2,025 Median Rent 38.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Algiers has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 59.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates42.8200°N, 72.5796°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWindham County County
Nearest AirportWestfield-Barnes Regional (BAF)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 59.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.77"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.7 / 100
Community Resilience74.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 58 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 99 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 132 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 83 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 59 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 128 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 98 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 131 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 101 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 128 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 128 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 129 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 116 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 139 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 128 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 112 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 107 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 70 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 82 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 172 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 104 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

200 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 107 fatalities, 1,612 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 98 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 82 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 51 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 81 km 3
May 31, 1998 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 57 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 55 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 64 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 36 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 33 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 42 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 67 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 48 km
2005 THE RANGE 760 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.9 in

Algiers has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.8").

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