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Weather & Climate in Middletown Springs, VT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Middletown Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 75.2 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 901 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 901 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4866°N, 73.1230°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rutland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
41 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 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York | M3.8 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Oct 2, 1994 | 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts | M3.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.7 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Oct 6, 1992 | 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Oct 2, 1994 | 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts | M3.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 3 km N of Dannemora, New York | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M3.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.2 | 125 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2002 | 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York | M3.1 | 47 km | 13 km |
| Jul 24, 2007 | 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York | M3.1 | 127 km | 15 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M3.1 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Jun 25, 2002 | 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.0 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Mar 2, 1995 | 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York | M3.0 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire | M2.9 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Oct 21, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M2.9 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Sep 29, 1994 | 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York | M2.9 | 86 km | 16 km |
| May 14, 2007 | 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont | M2.8 | 26 km | 8 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 | 235 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 1 | 86 mph | 178 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
99 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 91 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 82 km | 30.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1968 | EF3 | 50 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1960 | EF3 | 98 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2002 | EF2 | 47 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1976 | EF2 | 52 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1973 | EF2 | 74 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1973 | EF2 | 95 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1969 | EF2 | 99 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1969 | EF2 | 32 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1966 | EF2 | 57 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1966 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1962 | EF2 | 47 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1962 | EF2 | 56 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 1955 | EF2 | 52 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1955 | EF2 | 55 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 87 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 80 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 87 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | EF1 | 92 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2022 | EF1 | 83 km | 0.4 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 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in |
Middletown Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").