West Pawlet, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 720 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 579/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3544°N, 73.2476°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.7 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in |
West Pawlet has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.0").