South Hero, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Grand Isle County County
4.9
/5.0
A+
Excellent
183
Population
169/sq mi density
$118,750
Median Income
$64,963 per capita
$442,900
Home Value
$624,351 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$442,900 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.2% bachelor's degree or higher
South Hero experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 50.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6484°N, 73.3013°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Grand Isle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Plattsburgh International (PBG) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in |
South Hero has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").