Groton, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Orange County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
514 Population 218/sq mi density
$75,583 Median Income $28,241 per capita
$180,900 Home Value $285,978 Zillow
$295 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$75,583 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,900 home value, $295/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Groton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 65.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density218/sq mi
Coordinates44.2189°N, 72.2011°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportMount Washington Regional (HIE)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 65.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.43"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.6 / 100
Community Resilience59.0 / 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 Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 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 M5.3 123 km
Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 142 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 24 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 68 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 148 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 122 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 145 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 111 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 134 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 111 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 121 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 108 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 128 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 123 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 147 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 76 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 84 km
Mar 9, 1999 7 km NW of Dannemora, New York M2.9 140 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 102 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 1 227 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

63 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 56 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 83 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 26 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 72 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 45 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 90 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 78 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF1 68 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 48 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 22 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 73 km 0
Aug 13, 1999 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 23, 1995 EF1 79 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 68 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 51 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF1 97 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF1 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
November 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.3 in

Groton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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