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Weather & Climate in Barre, VT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barre 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31. The city sits at an elevation of 595 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 595 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1991°N, 72.5080°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.0 / 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
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 20, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M5.3 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York | M3.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1996 | 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.7 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada | M3.4 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Oct 6, 1992 | 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.4 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 4 km S of Chambly, Canada | M3.3 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 3 km N of Dannemora, New York | M3.3 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.2 | 122 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2020 | 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada | M3.1 | 101 km | 14 km |
| May 24, 2002 | 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York | M3.1 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada | M3.0 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Jun 25, 2002 | 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.0 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Feb 4, 2022 | 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire | M2.9 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire | M2.9 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Sep 29, 1994 | 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York | M2.9 | 140 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 1 | — | 241 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 1 | 86 mph | 257 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
56 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 25, 1969 | EF3 | 74 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1983 | EF2 | 63 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1973 | EF2 | 83 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 87 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1966 | EF2 | 100 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1966 | EF2 | 39 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1963 | EF2 | 95 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1962 | EF2 | 71 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1961 | EF2 | 94 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1960 | EF2 | 57 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1957 | EF2 | 94 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 1955 | EF2 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 51 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2022 | EF1 | 65 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2022 | EF1 | 100 km | 4.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2021 | EF1 | 54 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2011 | EF1 | 75 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF1 | 47 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2009 | EF1 | 12 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2008 | EF1 | 61 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.3 in |
Barre has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.3").