Cavendish, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
316
Population
376/sq mi density
$117,500
Median Income
$54,529 per capita
$246,200
Home Value
$345,384 Zillow
$1,417
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$117,500 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$246,200 home value, $1,417/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cavendish experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 83.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in |
Cavendish has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").