Pownal Center, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Rensselaer County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
475
Population
304/sq mi density
$74,286
Median Income
$47,281 per capita
$424,400
Home Value
$264,769 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,286 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$424,400 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pownal Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7977°N, 73.2215°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rensselaer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in |
Pownal Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.9").