Climate Comfort Score
24/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
MT Mansfield, VT Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 38°F
- Avg annual temp
- 24/100
- Comfort score
- 81.1"
- Annual precip
- 130d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for MT Mansfield
MT Mansfield, Vermont averages 38°F a year and scores 24/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 0% of U.S. cities.
- 38°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 24/100
- comfort score, milder than 0% of U.S. cities
- 81.1"
- annual precipitation · 235" snow
- 130 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
38°F (4°C)
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
81.1"
Annual Snow
234.9"
Comfort Score
24/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
81.1"
Plus 234.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (MT Mansfield) 24.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the MT Mansfield area.
How MT Mansfield compares to every U.S. city
MT Mansfield's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
24 Top 100% higher than 0% 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 MT Mansfield
MethodologyMT Mansfield's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 5.6" | 40.9" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 5.3" | 44.6" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.9" | 38.7" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 6.3" | 21.4" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 6.9" | 5.5" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 7.9" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 7.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 7.3" | 0.1" | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 7.6" | 10.1" | 16.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 6.7" | 30.4" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 7.5" | 43.2" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.6"
Snow: 40.9"
21.6 days with precipitation
February 5.3"
Snow: 44.6"
18.2 days with precipitation
March 5.9"
Snow: 38.7"
17.2 days with precipitation
April 6.3"
Snow: 21.4"
15.4 days with precipitation
May 6.9"
Snow: 5.5"
15.4 days with precipitation
June 7.9"
16.2 days with precipitation
July 7.3"
16.3 days with precipitation
August 6.9"
15.2 days with precipitation
September 7.3"
Snow: 0.1"
14.4 days with precipitation
October 7.6"
Snow: 10.1"
15.0 days with precipitation
November 6.7"
Snow: 30.4"
17.3 days with precipitation
December 7.5"
Snow: 43.2"
21.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
130 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,735
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
88
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What MT Mansfield's climate means for you
MT Mansfield runs 38°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 130 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,735 heating and 88 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: MT Mansfield, VT
MT Mansfield, Vermont runs an annual average of 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 46°F to a mean daily low of 31°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 USC00435416, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in MT Mansfield should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 81.1 inches, with 234.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 130 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 23 and the first fall freeze near September 30. And on the energy front, 9,735 heating degree days and 88 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, MT Mansfield scores 24/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in MT Mansfield, VT? ▼
The average annual temperature in MT Mansfield, Vermont is 38°F. The warmest month averages 69°F (21°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-15°C).
How much rain does MT Mansfield get? ▼
MT Mansfield receives 81.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 234.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for MT Mansfield? ▼
MT Mansfield has a climate comfort score of 24/100 (Below Average), milder than 0% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in MT Mansfield? ▼
MT Mansfield has approximately 130 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 23 and the first fall freeze around September 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in MT Mansfield? ▼
MT Mansfield has 9,735 heating degree days and 88 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 MT Mansfield climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00435416 near MT Mansfield.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00435416. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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