Grafton, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
74 Population 569/sq mi density
$111,875 Median Income $48,865 per capita
$517,900 Home Value $387,564 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$517,900 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Grafton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 59.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation847 ft (258 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density569/sq mi
Coordinates43.1707°N, 72.6085°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySullivan County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 59.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.23"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.1 / 100
Community Resilience69.7 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 136 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 96 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 85 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 120 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 96 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 84 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 139 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 137 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 84 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 139 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 138 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 118 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 136 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 139 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 114 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 139 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 78 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 69 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 86 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 79 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 2 183 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 142 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

145 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,332 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 86 km 94
May 31, 1998 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 88 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 17 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 51 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 10 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 82 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 69 km 0
Aug 27, 1972 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 6, 1969 EF2 45 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 17, 1968 EF2 76 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 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in

Grafton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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