Pawlet, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
306
Population
120/sq mi density
$53,000
Median Income
$34,943 per capita
$275,000
Home Value
$337,655 Zillow
$1,489
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$275,000 home value, $1,489/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pawlet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3390°N, 73.1684°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.5 in |
Pawlet has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.4").