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Waterbury, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,728
Population
1,340/sq mi density
$59,934
Median Income
$44,899 per capita
$332,900
Home Value
$518,334 Zillow
$984
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,934 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$332,900 home value, $984/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Waterbury 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 Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3364°N, 72.7491°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.0 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 |
Waterbury 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").