Cambridge, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Lamoille County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
173 Population 140/sq mi density
$50,595 Median Income $40,170 per capita
$241,100 Home Value $384,770 Zillow
$1,090 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,595 median income, 1.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$241,100 home value, $1,090/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cambridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. The area receives 139.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.4°F
29% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation743 ft (226 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates44.6373°N, 72.8814°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLamoille County County
Nearest AirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 139.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.16"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience82.1 / 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

64 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
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 128 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 120 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 78 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 86 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 132 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 105 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 134 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 104 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 90 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 66 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 116 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 94 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 68 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 92 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 140 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 131 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 119 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 47 km
Sep 21, 1995 3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 24 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 31 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 39 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 19 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 2 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 40 km 0
May 6, 1952 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 70 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 71 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 37 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 69 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 8 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 70 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 48 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF1 90 km 0
Jun 22, 1973 EF1 33 km 0
Jun 11, 1973 EF1 18 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF1 98 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 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 4.6 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 41°F (5°C) 6.4 in Wettest
November 30°F (-1°C) 5.0 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 4.3 in

Cambridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 13°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (3.2").

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