Cabot, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Caledonia County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
219 Population 177/sq mi density
$66,167 Median Income $58,469 per capita
$181,300 Home Value $364,841 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$66,167 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,300 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cabot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 125.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,124 ft (343 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density177/sq mi
Coordinates44.4068°N, 72.3167°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCaledonia County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Kingdom International (EFK)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 125.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.16"

Air Quality

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

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 29, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 110 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 35 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 81 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 127 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 142 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 109 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 150 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 134 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 146 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 118 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 135 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 134 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 86 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 108 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 111 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 138 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 125 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 97 km
Mar 9, 1999 7 km NW of Dannemora, New York M2.9 124 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 91 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 1 249 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

54 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 77 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 68 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 89 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 87 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 78 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF1 91 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 25 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 35 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 52 km 0
Aug 13, 1999 EF1 92 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 51 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 2.9 in

Cabot has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.2").

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