Chelsea, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
416
Population
467/sq mi density
$45,333
Median Income
$37,626 per capita
$139,200
Home Value
$291,468 Zillow
$1,076
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$45,333 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,200 home value, $1,076/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Chelsea has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 88.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
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
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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in |
Chelsea has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.2").