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Williamstown, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,622 Population 483/sq mi density
$90,938 Median Income $33,508 per capita
$182,200 Home Value $285,406 Zillow
$1,732 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
191 Violent Crime/100K 2,349 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$90,938 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,200 home value, $1,732/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Williamstown 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 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,092 ft (333 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density483/sq mi
Coordinates44.1177°N, 72.5505°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.0 / 100
Community Resilience94.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

38 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 M5.3 101 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 140 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 96 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 54 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 146 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 100 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 118 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 149 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 117 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 117 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 127 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 108 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 99 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 101 km
Mar 9, 1999 7 km NW of Dannemora, New York M2.9 122 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 114 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 94 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 134 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 73 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 1 237 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

59 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 73 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 66 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 78 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 38 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 94 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 63 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 46 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 61 km 0
May 16, 2022 EF1 91 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 49 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF1 70 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 57 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 9 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 68 km 0
Aug 13, 1999 EF1 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.4 in

Williamstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.6").

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