Montpelier, VT has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. In the winter, temperatures rarely drop below 0°F while in the summer temperatures can reach up to 85°F. Precipitation is generally evenly distributed throughout the year and snowfall can be expected from October through April. The city experiences a wide range of humidity levels, with an average relative humidity of 77%. Montpelier's weather experiences four distinct seasons and offers outdoor recreational activities year round.
Montpelier, Vermont gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Montpelier averages 96 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 157 sunny days per year in Montpelier. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Montpelier gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 149 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 96 inches of snow a year