Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Jay Peak, VT Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 140d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Jay Peak
Jay Peak, Vermont averages 40°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 140 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
40°F (5°C)
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Jay Peak) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Jay Peak area.
How Jay Peak compares to every U.S. city
Jay Peak's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Jay Peak
MethodologyZooming out from Jay Peak'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | N/A | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | N/A | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | N/A | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | N/A | 21.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 60°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | N/A | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | N/A | 13.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | N/A | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | N/A | 29.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
140 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,194
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
165
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Jay Peak's climate means for you
Jay Peak runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 140 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,194 heating and 165 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: Jay Peak, VT
An annual average temperature of 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 49°F to a mean daily low of 31°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Jay Peak, Vermont. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00434189 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Jay Peak averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 140 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 14 and the first fall freeze near October 1. Turning to energy use, 9,194 heating degree days and 165 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Jay Peak scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Jay Peak, VT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Jay Peak, Vermont is 40°F. The warmest month averages 74°F (23°C) and the coldest averages 4°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Jay Peak get? ▼
Jay Peak receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Jay Peak? ▼
Jay Peak has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Jay Peak? ▼
Jay Peak has approximately 140 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 14 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Jay Peak? ▼
Jay Peak has 9,194 heating degree days and 165 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 Jay Peak climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00434189 near Jay Peak.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00434189. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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