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Barnet, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Caledonia County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
92 Population 146/sq mi density
$189,600 Home Value $312,730 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
169 Violent Crime/100K 877 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
169 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Barnet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 87.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density146/sq mi
Coordinates44.2955°N, 72.0498°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCaledonia County County
Nearest AirportMount Washington Regional (HIE)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 87.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.8 / 100
Community Resilience70.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 133 km
Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 136 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 57 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 11 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 132 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 131 km
Jan 3, 2000 4 km W of Leeds, Maine M3.5 150 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 115 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 142 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 114 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 131 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 108 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 116 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 133 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 140 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 73 km
Nov 9, 2009 southern Quebec, Canada M2.9 145 km
Mar 9, 1999 7 km NW of Dannemora, New York M2.9 148 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 70 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 1 226 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

62 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 55 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 91 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 33 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 54 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 92 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF1 75 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 47 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 37 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 77 km 0
Aug 13, 1999 EF1 100 km 0
Aug 13, 1999 EF1 82 km 0
Jul 23, 1995 EF1 80 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 58 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 46 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF1 94 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF1 14 km 0
Jul 23, 1978 EF1 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.6 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.1 in

Barnet has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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