Bristol, VT has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm, moist summers. The average high temperature in the summer is around 75°F (24°C) and the average low temperature in the winter is around 8°F (-13°C). During these months there can be significant amounts of snowfall and heavy rain. In addition to rain and snow, Bristol also gets an average of 35 inches of precipitation per year. Winters are usually cold and snowy with temperatures rarely dipping below 0°F (-18°C). Summers are generally mild with pleasant temperatures that range from the low 70's (21-22°C) to the high 80s (26-29°C).
Bristol, Vermont gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Bristol averages 122 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 Bristol. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Bristol gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 159 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 77 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 122 inches of snow a year