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Winooski, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Chittenden County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
8,198 Population 5,941/sq mi density
$77,020 Median Income $41,159 per capita
$350,700 Home Value $420,408 Zillow
$1,635 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
313 Violent Crime/100K 1,742 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,020 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$350,700 home value, $1,635/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
313 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Winooski experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 87.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation247 ft (75 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density5,941/sq mi
Coordinates44.4956°N, 73.1849°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChittenden County County
Nearest AirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 87.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0399 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.09 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)-0.02 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 41 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 147 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 140 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 113 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 80 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 104 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 150 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 99 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 105 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 97 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 81 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 40 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 93 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 83 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 102 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 51 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 148 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 133 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 98 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 5 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 45 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 27 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 61 km 0
May 6, 1952 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 47 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 52 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 62 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 73 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 36 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 22, 1973 EF1 9 km 0
Jun 11, 1973 EF1 13 km 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 41 km 0
Jun 9, 1965 EF1 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in

Winooski has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.6").

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