Canaan, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Essex County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
305
Population
194/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$29,869 per capita
$118,000
Home Value
$213,122 Zillow
$742
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,000 home value, $742/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Canaan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 111.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.2°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0067°N, 71.5271°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Berlin Regional (BML) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in |
Canaan has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 11°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.3").