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Weather & Climate in Putney, VT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Putney has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31. The city sits at an elevation of 589 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 589 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9713°N, 72.5277°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Windham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Oct 2, 1994 | 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts | M3.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1992 | 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.4 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2015 | 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | M3.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts | M3.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1994 | 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts | M3.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M3.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.2 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts | M3.1 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York | M3.1 | 97 km | 13 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M3.1 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Jul 24, 2007 | 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York | M3.1 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Jan 27, 2000 | 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire | M3.0 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Jan 10, 1999 | 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts | M3.0 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Oct 21, 2009 | 15 km N of Medusa, New York | M2.9 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire | M2.9 | 124 km | 8 km |
| May 14, 2007 | 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont | M2.8 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire | M2.8 | 70 km | 7 km |
| Sep 28, 2002 | 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire | M2.8 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire | M2.8 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York | M2.8 | 132 km | 22 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 | 171 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 1 | 86 mph | 121 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
177 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 104 fatalities, 1,500 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 28, 1973 | EF4 | 95 km | 9.8 mi | 4 |
| Jun 9, 1953 | EF4 | 63 km | 34.9 mi | 94 |
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF3 | 99 km | 37.6 mi | 3 |
| Jun 22, 1981 | EF3 | 66 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1971 | EF3 | 72 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1970 | EF3 | 77 km | 35.4 mi | 1 |
| Aug 20, 1968 | EF3 | 26 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1963 | EF3 | 36 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2006 | EF2 | 48 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2002 | EF2 | 28 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF2 | 47 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1997 | EF2 | 55 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1997 | EF2 | 97 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1979 | EF2 | 79 km | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| Jul 24, 1975 | EF2 | 98 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1975 | EF2 | 76 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1973 | EF2 | 84 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1973 | EF2 | 81 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 1972 | EF2 | 53 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1972 | EF2 | 57 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | EAST MOUNTAIN | 964 | 58 km |
| 2005 | THE RANGE | 760 | 88 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in |
Putney has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").