Plainfield, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
441
Population
938/sq mi density
$44,698
Median Income
$33,286 per capita
$163,800
Home Value
$355,814 Zillow
$1,104
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$44,698 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$163,800 home value, $1,104/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Plainfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 125.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 938/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2810°N, 72.4318°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.3 in |
Plainfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").