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Stowe, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Lamoille County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
745 Population 968/sq mi density
$84,429 Median Income $93,006 per capita
$1,310 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
22 Violent Crime/100K 1,078 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$84,429 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Stowe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 125.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation697 ft (212 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density968/sq mi
Coordinates44.4672°N, 72.6838°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLamoille County County
Nearest AirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 125.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience82.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 29, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 81 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 144 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 129 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 102 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 138 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 111 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 128 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 64 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 113 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 80 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 132 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 117 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 115 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 88 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 137 km
Sep 21, 1995 3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 138 km
Feb 1, 2024 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 142 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 68 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 79 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 141 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 1 272 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 38 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 55 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 63 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 38 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 25 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 84 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 66 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 61 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 27 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 44 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 28 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 65 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 39 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF1 68 km 0
Jun 22, 1973 EF1 39 km 0
Jun 11, 1973 EF1 36 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF1 73 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 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 28°F (-3°C) 3.1 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 3.5 in

Stowe has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.4").

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