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Chimney Hill, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windham County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
87 Population 42/sq mi density
$245,300 Home Value $418,607 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Chimney Hill has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,052 ft (625 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates42.8890°N, 72.9096°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWindham County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.82"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.7 / 100
Community Resilience74.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 147 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 79 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 118 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 82 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 88 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 118 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 104 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 74 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 104 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 104 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 141 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 104 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 137 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 94 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 123 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 96 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 102 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 102 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 99 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 199 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 110 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

179 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 107 fatalities, 1,612 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 88 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 67 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 76 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 89 km 3
May 31, 1998 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 84 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 65 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 87 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 25 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 36 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 80 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.9 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.8 in

Chimney Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.8").

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