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

Geography

Elevation595 ft (181 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density2,121/sq mi
Coordinates44.1991°N, 72.5080°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

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

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").

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