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Weather & Climate in North Troy, VT

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

North Troy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 98.6 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 608 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation608 ft (185 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density294/sq mi
Coordinates44.9963°N, 72.4035°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOrleans County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Kingdom International (EFK)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 98.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience79.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively 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

60 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 M5.3 116 km 5 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 108 km 9 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 138 km 8 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 120 km 1 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 88 km 17 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 144 km 10 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 128 km 18 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 120 km 18 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 88 km 5 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 123 km 10 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 116 km 13 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 116 km 5 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 110 km 5 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 123 km 6 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 107 km 5 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 126 km 12 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 83 km 18 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 132 km 18 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 114 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2024 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 146 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 79 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 66 km 4.5 mi 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 64 km 5.9 mi 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 38 km 1.8 mi 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 55 km 7.9 mi 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 57 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 37 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 42 km 2.1 mi 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 99 km 0.6 mi 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 47 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 35 km 4.0 mi 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 38 km 1.5 mi 0
May 19, 1982 EF1 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 22, 1973 EF1 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 1973 EF1 70 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 43 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 1966 EF1 80 km 0.2 mi 0
May 20, 1962 EF1 11 km 1.8 mi 0
May 20, 1962 EF1 28 km 9.4 mi 0
Jul 18, 1961 EF1 59 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 acres, 2018).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
May 53°F (11°C) 4.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 4.0 in

North Troy has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.8").

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