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West Pawlet, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
301 Population 579/sq mi density
$119,900 Home Value $316,225 Zillow
$931 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
113 Violent Crime/100K 1,166 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
West Pawlet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation720 ft (219 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density579/sq mi
Coordinates43.3544°N, 73.2476°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 75.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.2 / 100
Community Resilience71.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

39 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 M5.3 134 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 142 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 105 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 149 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 131 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 137 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 135 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 144 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 139 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 112 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 134 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 132 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 32 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 112 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 110 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 132 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 136 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 112 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 150 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 84 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 2 239 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

118 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 106 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2014 EF3 97 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 64 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 80 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 46 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 6, 1969 EF2 99 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 21 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 63 km 0
Mar 1, 1966 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 61 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 61 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.5 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.9 in

West Pawlet has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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