Sign In Register

Whitingham, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windham County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
147 Population 919/sq mi density
$87,679 Median Income $23,544 per capita
$222,200 Home Value $313,832 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,679 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$222,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitingham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,639 ft (500 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density919/sq mi
Coordinates42.7892°N, 72.8833°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWindham County County
Nearest AirportWestfield-Barnes Regional (BAF)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.7 / 100
Community Resilience74.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 148 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 70 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 122 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 141 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 77 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 72 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 121 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 103 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 83 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 103 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 103 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 141 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 103 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 147 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 105 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 127 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 95 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 105 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 102 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 99 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 2 196 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 99 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

200 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 107 fatalities, 1,620 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 79 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 60 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 68 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 77 km 3
May 31, 1998 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 54 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 78 km 1
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 35 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 45 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 81 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 86 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 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.7 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 4.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 24°F (-4°C) 4.5 in

Whitingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 20°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.7").

View full weather details →