Dorset, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Bennington County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
349
Population
168/sq mi density
$148,385
Median Income
$63,552 per capita
$482,400
Home Value
$730,939 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$148,385 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$482,400 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
95.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Dorset has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 897 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2605°N, 73.1084°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bennington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 91.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0399 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very 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 Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.5 in |
Dorset has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.4").