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Chelsea, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
416
Population
467/sq mi density
$45,333
Median Income
$37,626 per capita
$139,200
Home Value
$278,649 Zillow
$1,076
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
191
Violent Crime/100K
2,349 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,333 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,200 home value, $1,076/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Chelsea has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 907 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9917°N, 72.4512°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Windsor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 40 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in |
Chelsea has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").