Chittenden, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
123 Population 251/sq mi density
$101,500 Median Income $64,124 per capita
$230,400 Home Value $393,601 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,400 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chittenden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 83.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,143 ft (348 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates43.7033°N, 72.9495°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWindsor County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 83.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.47"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.6 / 100
Community Resilience72.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 108 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 108 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 139 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 105 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 106 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 118 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 132 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 118 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 72 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 106 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 132 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 107 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 95 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 118 km
Mar 9, 1999 7 km NW of Dannemora, New York M2.9 136 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 24 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 107 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 107 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 135 km
Jul 23, 1996 15 km NNE of Saranac Lake, New York M2.8 120 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 2 234 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 201 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

69 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 75 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 82 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 59 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 60 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 52 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 66 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 51 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 95 km 0
May 16, 2022 EF1 63 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 39 km 0
Aug 10, 2020 EF1 60 km 0
May 29, 2020 EF1 85 km 0
May 15, 2020 EF1 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.5 in

Chittenden has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.5").

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