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Montpelier, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
8,038
Population
799/sq mi density
$79,175
Median Income
$47,578 per capita
$349,200
Home Value
$400,478 Zillow
$1,169
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
149
Violent Crime/100K
2,315 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,175 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$349,200 home value, $1,169/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
149 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Montpelier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 532 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 799/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2664°N, 72.5715°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.0 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.3 in |
Montpelier has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.3").