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Bolton, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
19 Population 271/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
73 Violent Crime/100K 609 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bolton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation340 ft (104 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density271/sq mi
Coordinates44.3742°N, 72.8860°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 5.00"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.0 / 100
Community Resilience94.0 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 66 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 139 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 78 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 102 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 124 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 124 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 123 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 119 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 107 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 118 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 65 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 110 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 78 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 119 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 124 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 64 km
Sep 21, 1995 3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 131 km
Feb 1, 2024 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 135 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 76 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 135 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 1 276 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

47 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 27 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 54 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 64 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 29 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 70 km 0
May 6, 1952 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 47 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 44 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 46 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 46 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 37 km 0
Aug 13, 1999 EF1 99 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 84 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 58 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 22, 1973 EF1 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.5 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.9 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 62°F (16°C) 4.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
November 35°F (1°C) 4.1 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 3.3 in

Bolton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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