Colchester, VT has a humid continental climate, with cold and snowy winters and warm summers. The average temperatures in the winter months (January-March) range from 18 to 31 degrees Fahrenheit while in the summer months (June-August) they range from 52 to 71 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is spread out evenly throughout the year, with an average of 45 inches of rainfall annually. Snowfall is also common in wintertime, with averages ranging from 45 to 65 inches each year. Overall, Colchester enjoys a moderate climate that allows for enjoyable outdoor activities throughout the seasons.
Colchester, Vermont gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Colchester averages 72 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 159 sunny days per year in Colchester. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Colchester 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 9
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 72 inches of snow a year