Pownal, VT has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm, humid summers. Winters are generally cold and snowy due to the surrounding mountains protecting the area from most extreme weather systems. In summer, temperatures rise to an average of 75 degrees Fahrenheit with high humidity and frequent rainfall. Fall is a pleasant time in Pownal as temperatures gradually cool while autumn foliage coats the landscape. Spring is also a welcome season after a long winter, as warmer temperatures bring blooms of wildflowers and migratory bird species.
Pownal, Vermont gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Pownal averages 65 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 180 sunny days per year in Pownal. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Pownal gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 136 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 11
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 65 inches of snow a year