Windsor County Climate
Windsor County, Vermont
Avg Annual Temp
44.9°F
Annual Precip
44.9"
Annual Snowfall
82.6"
Extreme Heat Days
7.44
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Windsor County Weather
The Mildest of the Vermont Group
Windsor County averages 44.9°F annually, making it the warmest of the Vermont counties surveyed. This is still about 9 degrees cooler than the national median, but it represents a more moderate New England climate. It experiences the most frequent summer heat peaks in the state.
Warmer than the Typical Vermont County
Windsor's annual average of 44.9°F sits well above the Vermont state average of 43.6°F. Its annual precipitation of 44.9 inches is almost exactly in line with the statewide average of 44.2 inches. This makes it a benchmark for a slightly warmer-than-average Vermont experience.
Warmer than Central and Northern Neighbors
Windsor County is roughly 2.3 degrees warmer annually than Orange County to its north. It also experiences significantly less snow than its southern neighbor, Windham, recording 82.6 inches compared to Windham's 130.2 inches. This makes it one of the more accessible counties in the region.
Warmer Summers and Moderate Snowfall
July is warm with an average of 69.0°F and a group-leading 7 days of extreme heat over 90°F. January averages a relatively mild 19.1°F, and the county sees 82.6 inches of snow annually. The winter average stays slightly higher than neighbors at 22.1°F.
Invest in Both Heating and Cooling
With 7 days of extreme heat per year, Windsor residents are the most likely to benefit from installing air conditioning. Winter still requires preparation for over 82 inches of snow, though the higher average temperatures may lead to more ice events. Flexible HVAC systems like heat pumps are well-suited for this broader temperature range.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.