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United States / Vermont / No Metro Area / Windsor County / Sharon / Zip Codes
Sharon, VT has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summer temperatures average in the mid 70s (°F) with occasional heat waves bringing temperatures up to the low 90s. Winter temperatures generally stay around 20-30°F and see snowfall mostly during December to March. Spring and fall are mild with temperatures ranging between 40-60°F. The area is known for its moderate humidity levels and abundant rainfall throughout the year, making it a lush scenic spot for outdoor activities.

Sharon, Vermont gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Sharon averages 73 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 174 sunny days per year in Sharon. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Sharon gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 133 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 73 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sharon is 6.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Vermont.

8.9 Summer - 3.7 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Sharon, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSharon, VermontUnited States
  42.3 in.38.1 in.
  73.0 in.27.8 in.
  132.7 days106.2 days
  174 days205 days
  79.3°85.8°
  5.1°21.7°
  6.27
  3.34.3
  486 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Sharon with an average high temperature of 79.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Vermont. In Sharon, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sharon are August, July and June.
In Sharon, there are 3.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Vermont.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sharon with an average of 5.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Vermont.
In Sharon, there are 178.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Vermont.
In Sharon, there are 29.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Vermont.
Humidity in Sharon is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and June.
July is the wettest month in Sharon with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.3 inches in Sharon means that it is about average compared to other places in Vermont.
June is the rainiest month in Sharon with 12.7 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.5 rainy days. There are 132.7 rainy days annually in Sharon, which is less rainy than most places in Vermont. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 73.0 inches in Sharon means that it is less snowy than most places in Vermont. January is the snowiest month in Sharon with 18.7 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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