Stratton, VT Climate


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United States / Vermont / No Metro Area / Windham County / Stratton / Zip Codes
Stratton, VT has a typical four-season climate for the region with hot and humid summers, cold winters, and moderate spring and fall temperatures. Throughout the year, Stratton typically experiences precipitation in the form of snow, rain, and occasional thunderstorms. In the winter months, Stratton is known for its consistent snowfall which is ideal for skiing and other winter activities. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit with high humidity levels. Spring and fall bring milder weather that transitions from winter's cold to summer's warmth. Regardless of the season, it is always important to be prepared for changing conditions in Stratton.

Stratton, Vermont gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Stratton averages 104 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 191 sunny days per year in Stratton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Stratton 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 104 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Stratton is 6.0 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Vermont.

8.9 Summer - 3.3 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Stratton, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateStratton, VermontUnited States
  53.3 in.38.1 in.
  103.9 in.27.8 in.
  158.5 days106.2 days
  191 days205 days
  79.0°85.8°
  8.8°21.7°
  67
  3.54.3
  1946 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 Stratton with an average high temperature of 79.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Vermont. In Stratton, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Stratton are August, July and June.
In Stratton, there are 1.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Vermont.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Stratton with an average of 8.8°. This is warmer than most places in Vermont.
In Stratton, there are 170.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Vermont.
In Stratton, there are 15.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Vermont.
Humidity in Stratton 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.
October is the wettest month in Stratton with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 26% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 53.3 inches in Stratton means that it is one of the wettest places in Vermont.
May is the rainiest month in Stratton with 15.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 11.4 rainy days. There are 158.5 rainy days annually in Stratton, which is rainier than most places in Vermont. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 25% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 103.9 inches in Stratton means that it is one of the snowiest places in Vermont. January is the snowiest month in Stratton with 27.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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