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Newport Center, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Orleans County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
207 Population 531/sq mi density
$131,500 Home Value $295,701 Zillow
$786 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
222 Violent Crime/100K 2,619 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Newport Center has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 98.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation770 ft (235 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density531/sq mi
Coordinates44.9524°N, 72.3061°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOrleans County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Kingdom International (EFK)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 98.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience79.8 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
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

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 120 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 117 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 146 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 136 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 97 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 80 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 114 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 129 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 126 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 124 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 121 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 114 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 131 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 135 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 92 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 114 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 141 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 48 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 119 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

37 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 71 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 45 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 38 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 50 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 26 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 32 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 22, 1973 EF1 90 km 0
Jun 11, 1973 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 47 km 0
Jul 13, 1966 EF1 73 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF1 23 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF1 9 km 0
Jul 18, 1961 EF1 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
September 56°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.7 in

Newport Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.6").

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