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Cavendish, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
316
Population
376/sq mi density
$117,500
Median Income
$54,529 per capita
$246,200
Home Value
$339,356 Zillow
$1,417
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
162
Violent Crime/100K
421 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$117,500 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$246,200 home value, $1,417/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cavendish has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. The area receives 83.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 973 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3854°N, 72.6079°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Windsor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in |
Cavendish has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.9").