Putney, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windham County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
394 Population 281/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $57,672 per capita
$262,900 Home Value $383,894 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$262,900 home value, $808/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Putney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 59.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation589 ft (180 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density281/sq mi
Coordinates42.9713°N, 72.5277°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWindham County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 59.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.98"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.7 / 100
Community Resilience74.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively 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 Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 72 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 87 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 145 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 100 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 73 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 136 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 86 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 127 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 97 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 137 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 136 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 110 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 126 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 136 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 124 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 100 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 70 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 66 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 92 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 171 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 121 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

177 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 104 fatalities, 1,500 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 95 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 63 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 99 km 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 72 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 77 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 26 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 36 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 28 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 79 km 2
Jul 24, 1975 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 84 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 27, 1972 EF2 53 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF2 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 58 km
2005 THE RANGE 760 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.8 in

Putney has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.0").

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