Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cavendish, VT Climate
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- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 46.5"
- Annual precip
- 136d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cavendish
Cavendish, Vermont averages 45°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 46.5"
- annual precipitation · 83" snow
- 136 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
46.5"
Annual Snow
83.3"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Plus 83.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cavendish) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Cavendish area.
How Cavendish compares to every U.S. city
Cavendish's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cavendish
MethodologyZooming out from Cavendish's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 8°F (-14°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.8" | 21.2" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7" | 18.7" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.5" | 17.1" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8" | 4.1" | 20.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9" | 0.1" | 5.2 | 0.2 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9" | 0.8" | 14.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6" | 4.5" | 23.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.0" | 16.8" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.8"
Snow: 21.2"
12.6 days with precipitation
February 2.7"
Snow: 18.7"
10.0 days with precipitation
March 3.5"
Snow: 17.1"
11.8 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
Snow: 4.1"
11.5 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
Snow: 0.1"
14.2 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
14.1 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
13.3 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
11.3 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
11.3 days with precipitation
October 4.9"
Snow: 0.8"
12.5 days with precipitation
November 3.6"
Snow: 4.5"
11.0 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
Snow: 16.8"
12.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
136 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,818
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
363
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Cavendish's climate means for you
Cavendish runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 136 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,818 heating and 363 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Cavendish, VT
Cavendish, Vermont runs an annual average of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 32°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00431243, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Cavendish averages 46.5 inches of precipitation annually, with 83.3 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 136 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 16 and the first fall freeze near September 29. Turning to energy use, 7,818 heating degree days and 363 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cavendish scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Cavendish, VT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cavendish, Vermont is 45°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Cavendish get? ▼
Cavendish receives 46.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 83.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cavendish? ▼
Cavendish has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cavendish? ▼
Cavendish has approximately 136 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 16 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cavendish? ▼
Cavendish has 7,818 heating degree days and 363 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Cavendish climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00431243 near Cavendish.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00431243. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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