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Weather & Climate in Chester, VT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31. The city sits at an elevation of 744 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 744 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 827/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2692°N, 72.5963°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sullivan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.7 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Aug 21, 1996 | 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Oct 2, 1994 | 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts | M3.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1992 | 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.4 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts | M3.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1994 | 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts | M3.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.2 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M3.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts | M3.1 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York | M3.1 | 84 km | 13 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M3.1 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Jul 24, 2007 | 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York | M3.1 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Jan 27, 2000 | 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire | M3.0 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Jan 10, 1999 | 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts | M3.0 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Oct 21, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M2.9 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire | M2.9 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Sep 29, 1994 | 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York | M2.9 | 135 km | 16 km |
| May 14, 2007 | 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont | M2.8 | 71 km | 8 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire | M2.8 | 67 km | 7 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire | M2.8 | 81 km | 5 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 2 | 104 mph | 186 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 1 | 86 mph | 153 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
136 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,266 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 9, 1953 | EF4 | 95 km | 34.9 mi | 94 |
| Jun 22, 1981 | EF3 | 97 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1969 | EF3 | 98 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1968 | EF3 | 25 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1963 | EF3 | 58 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2006 | EF2 | 82 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2002 | EF2 | 15 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF2 | 59 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1997 | EF2 | 70 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1976 | EF2 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1975 | EF2 | 99 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1973 | EF2 | 88 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1973 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 1972 | EF2 | 86 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1972 | EF2 | 89 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1972 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1969 | EF2 | 52 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1969 | EF2 | 42 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 1968 | EF2 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1966 | EF2 | 11 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | EAST MOUNTAIN | 964 | 76 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in |
Chester has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").