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Newbury, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Orange County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
381 Population 77/sq mi density
$62,679 Median Income $48,862 per capita
$261,000 Home Value $300,009 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
191 Violent Crime/100K 2,349 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,679 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$261,000 home value, $697/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Newbury has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation429 ft (131 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates44.0808°N, 72.0577°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportMount Washington Regional (HIE)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

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

38 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 M5.3 139 km
Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 125 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 58 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 26 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 138 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 140 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 93 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 92 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 137 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 127 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 118 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 139 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 140 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 57 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 78 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 105 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 73 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 94 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km NNE of Turner, Maine M2.8 146 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 137 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 2 207 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

72 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 37 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 10 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 18, 1963 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 97 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 91 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 30 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 100 km 0
May 16, 2022 EF1 90 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 1, 2017 EF1 99 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF1 52 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 67 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 30 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 29°F (-1°C) 2.5 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in

Newbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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