Caledonia County Climate
Caledonia County, Vermont
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
41.3°F
Annual Precip
44.3"
Annual Snowfall
127.6"
Extreme Heat Days
2
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
4b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
1,737
Favors cool-season crops
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Weather Alerts
Climate Advisory: Caledonia County
Climate Verdict
Caledonia County has a cool, averaging 41.3°F annually, moderately wet with 44.3 inches of annual precipitation, rare extreme heat with only 2.433333333333333 days above 90°F annually, heavy winter snowfall averaging 127.6 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 13.7°F. summers are pleasantly cool with July averaging 66.1°F. Residents experience a substantial 52°F difference between winter and summer.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Caledonia County closely matches the Vermont statewide average temperature of 43.6°F.
Climate Profile
About Caledonia County Weather
Cold and Snowy Northeast Kingdom
Caledonia’s 41.3°F average temperature is nearly 13 degrees below the national median. This high-latitude climate is defined by long, rigorous winters and very brief summers.
Deep Below the State Average
At 41.3°F, the county is 2.3 degrees colder than the Vermont state average. It ranks as one of the coldest inhabited areas in the entire state.
Warmer Only Than Essex
While colder than most, Caledonia is slightly milder than Essex County’s 40.4°F average. However, it remains much colder than the 47.0°F average found in Chittenden.
Massive Snow and Deep Freezes
January temperatures average a frigid 13.7°F, contributing to a massive 127.6 inches of annual snowfall. July remains cool at 66.1°F, with almost no extreme heat days.
Winter Gear is Essential
Homeowners must prepare for over 10 feet of snow with reinforced roofing and heavy-duty snowblowers. Extreme cold-weather clothing is a necessity for the sub-15-degree January lows.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.