Norwich, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,081
Population
746/sq mi density
$167,625
Median Income
$68,969 per capita
$642,200
Home Value
$813,999 Zillow
$1,750
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$167,625 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$642,200 home value, $1,750/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
90.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Norwich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 60.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7180°N, 72.3057°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Windsor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in |
Norwich has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.1").