South Burlington, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Chittenden County County

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

20,488 Population 1,246/sq mi density

$97,229 Median Income $58,423 per capita

$399,600 Home Value $471,089 Zillow

$1,755 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr

112 Violent Crime/100K 3,490 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$97,229 median income, 3.6% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$399,600 home value, $1,755/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

112 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

65.1% bachelor's degree or higher

South Burlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 87.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	47.6°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	382 ft (116 m)
Area	16.4 sq mi (42.6 km²)
Population Density	1,246/sq mi
Coordinates	44.4365°N, 73.1826°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Chittenden County County
Nearest Airport	Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 87.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median	31.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0399 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.09 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	-0.02 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	5.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	63.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	94.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002	8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York	M5.3	42 km
Oct 10, 2012	7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada	M3.9	147 km
Jul 30, 1993	1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada	M3.9	118 km
Jun 16, 1995	8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire	M3.8	102 km
Jul 5, 1991	7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada	M3.8	105 km
Oct 6, 2000	1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada	M3.8	102 km
Aug 21, 1996	12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire	M3.8	148 km
Apr 20, 2000	7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York	M3.8	101 km
Nov 16, 1993	5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada	M3.8	87 km
Jan 9, 2006	2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada	M3.7	86 km
Apr 20, 2002	5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York	M3.7	41 km
Apr 8, 2003	17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York	M3.7	94 km
Jan 13, 2020	5 km SW of Franklin, Canada	M3.4	88 km
Jun 9, 1998	3 km N of Dannemora, New York	M3.3	55 km
Aug 20, 1995	4 km S of Chambly, Canada	M3.3	109 km
Jun 1, 2002	3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada	M3.2	139 km
Aug 24, 2011	13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York	M3.2	100 km
Mar 11, 2020	0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York	M3.1	132 km
Sep 21, 1995	3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada	M3.1	108 km
May 24, 2002	6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York	M3.1	40 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1991	Bob	Category 1	297 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	284 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

38 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983	EF2	11 km	0
Aug 3, 1970	EF2	40 km	0
Aug 11, 1966	EF2	99 km	0
Jul 4, 1963	EF2	52 km	0
May 20, 1962	EF2	51 km	0
Jun 13, 1961	EF2	55 km	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF2	31 km	0
Jun 18, 1957	EF2	67 km	0
May 6, 1952	EF2	66 km	0
Jul 18, 2022	EF1	41 km	0
Mar 26, 2021	EF1	46 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF1	64 km	0
May 9, 2009	EF1	70 km	0
Jul 18, 2008	EF1	41 km	0
Aug 6, 1989	EF1	76 km	0
Jul 26, 1986	EF1	86 km	0
Jun 22, 1973	EF1	2 km	0
Jun 11, 1973	EF1	19 km	0
Aug 9, 1972	EF1	100 km	0
Jul 19, 1972	EF1	46 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2018	FLAT ROCK FIRE	658	60 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
February	21°F (-6°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	30°F (-1°C)	2.1 in
April	42°F (6°C)	2.7 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.1 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in
July	72°F (22°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
September	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
October	49°F (10°C)	2.9 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.9 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.2 in

South Burlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.6").

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