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Weather & Climate in Shelburne, VT

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

Shelburne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 87.5 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 182 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation182 ft (55 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density878/sq mi
Coordinates44.3905°N, 73.2180°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChittenden County County
Nearest AirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 87.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

58 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 40 km 5 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 120 km 8 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 91 km 17 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 108 km 18 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 96 km 5 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 104 km 5 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 104 km 18 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 88 km 13 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 92 km 10 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 39 km 5 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 89 km 6 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 56 km 5 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 114 km 18 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 143 km 18 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 99 km 5 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 38 km 10 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 79 km 14 km
Feb 1, 2024 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 114 km 8 km
Sep 21, 1995 3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 110 km 18 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 127 km 13 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 — 296 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 86 mph 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

39 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 16 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 46 km 4.5 mi 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 99 km 9.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 57 km 5.9 mi 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 56 km 1.8 mi 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 61 km 7.9 mi 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 37 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 73 km 3.0 mi 0
May 6, 1952 EF2 63 km 4.9 mi 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 35 km 0.9 mi 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 41 km 0.7 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 68 km 2.1 mi 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 70 km 0.6 mi 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 46 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 81 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF1 84 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 22, 1973 EF1 5 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 1973 EF1 25 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF1 99 km 3.6 mi 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 52 km 2.0 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 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in

Shelburne has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.6").

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