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Weather & Climate in Danville, VT

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Danville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 87.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31. The city sits at an elevation of 1,419 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,419 ft (433 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density349/sq mi
Coordinates44.4103°N, 72.1416°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCaledonia County County
Nearest AirportMount Washington Regional (HIE)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 87.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.8 / 100
Community Resilience70.0 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

46 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 M5.3 124 km 5 km
Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 149 km 16 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 68 km 10 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 23 km 5 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 137 km 17 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 123 km 5 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 136 km 16 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 129 km 5 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 131 km 5 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 143 km 18 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 129 km 5 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 94 km 14 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 122 km 10 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 124 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 124 km 9 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 126 km 18 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 88 km 8 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 77 km 8 km
Mar 9, 1999 7 km NW of Dannemora, New York M2.9 137 km 10 km
Nov 9, 2009 southern Quebec, Canada M2.9 131 km 18 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 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

61 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 16 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 70 km 5.7 mi 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 81 km 0.2 mi 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 95 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 94 km 4.5 mi 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 46 km 9.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 100 km 5.9 mi 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 68 km 1.8 mi 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 95 km 7.9 mi 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 65 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 87 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 66 km 1.8 mi 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 100 km 0.9 mi 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 91 km 0.7 mi 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF1 89 km 2.7 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 32 km 2.1 mi 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 41 km 0.6 mi 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 63 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 13, 1999 EF1 93 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 1995 EF1 94 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 46 km 4.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.8 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.3 in

Danville has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.2").

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