South Royalton, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
435 Population 392/sq mi density
$139,200 Home Value $321,651 Zillow
$872 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.8% bachelor's degree or higher
South Royalton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 81.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density392/sq mi
Coordinates43.8071°N, 72.5123°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWindsor County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 81.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.79"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.6 / 100
Community Resilience72.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 123 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 141 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 102 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 72 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 121 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 93 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 142 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 92 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 121 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 107 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 143 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 122 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 140 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 131 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 83 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 125 km
Mar 9, 1999 7 km NW of Dannemora, New York M2.9 147 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 60 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 78 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 85 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 2 211 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

71 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 17 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 66 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 72 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 95 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 97 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 39 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 29 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 71 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 98 km 0
May 16, 2022 EF1 56 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 56 km 0
Aug 10, 2020 EF1 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.8 in

South Royalton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").

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