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United States / Vermont / No Metro Area / Windsor County / South Royalton / Zip Codes
South Royalton, VT is known for its temperate climate and four distinct seasons. The summers are usually pleasant, while the winters can be cold and snowy. Springtime brings warm temperatures and ample rainfall, while autumn brings crisp days and colorful foliage. Average yearly temperatures range from highs in the low 80s during the summer to lows in the single digits during the winter. The area receives about 42 inches of precipitation each year, with snowfall averaging around 65 inches annually.

South Royalton, Vermont gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

South Royalton averages 77 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 179 sunny days per year in South Royalton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

South Royalton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 132 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 77 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.9 Summer - 3.8 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in South Royalton, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 South Royalton with an average high temperature of 79.7°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Vermont. In South Royalton, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for South Royalton are August, July and June.
In South Royalton, there are 3.4 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 South Royalton with an average of 5.2°. This is about average compared to other places in Vermont.
In South Royalton, there are 181.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Vermont.
In South Royalton, there are 30.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Vermont.
Humidity in South Royalton 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 South Royalton with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.6 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 44.1 inches in South Royalton means that it is wetter than most places in Vermont.
June is the rainiest month in South Royalton with 13.1 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.2 rainy days. There are 131.6 rainy days annually in South Royalton, which is less rainy than most places in Vermont. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 76.8 inches in South Royalton means that it is about average compared to other places in Vermont. January is the snowiest month in South Royalton with 19.6 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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