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Weather & Climate in Waitsfield, VT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waitsfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31. The city sits at an elevation of 750 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 750 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1833°N, 72.8345°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.0 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
50 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 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 123 km | 17 km |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 1996 | 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York | M3.8 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 125 km | 13 km |
| Apr 8, 2003 | 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York | M3.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.7 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Oct 6, 1992 | 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada | M3.4 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 3 km N of Dannemora, New York | M3.3 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1995 | 4 km S of Chambly, Canada | M3.3 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York | M3.2 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.2 | 138 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2020 | 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada | M3.1 | 98 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 1995 | 3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada | M3.1 | 148 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 2002 | 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York | M3.1 | 118 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 | — | 258 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 1 | 86 mph | 254 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
53 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 25, 1969 | EF3 | 97 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1983 | EF2 | 46 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1973 | EF2 | 98 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1970 | EF2 | 74 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1966 | EF2 | 62 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1963 | EF2 | 85 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1962 | EF2 | 100 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1962 | EF2 | 69 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1961 | EF2 | 86 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1960 | EF2 | 50 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1957 | EF2 | 91 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 1955 | EF2 | 94 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1952 | EF2 | 94 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 68 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2022 | EF1 | 39 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2021 | EF1 | 30 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2011 | EF1 | 90 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF1 | 59 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2009 | EF1 | 33 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2008 | EF1 | 58 km | 0.3 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 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.7 in |
Waitsfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.6").