Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rutland, VT Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 40.3"
- Annual precip
- 135d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rutland
Rutland, Vermont averages 44°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 40.3"
- annual precipitation · 75" snow
- 135 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
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
40.3"
Annual Snow
74.6"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Plus 74.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rutland) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Rutland area.
How Rutland compares to every U.S. city
Rutland'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 Rutland
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Rutland captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 29°F (-1°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.7" | 18.3" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.2" | 16.0" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7" | 13.8" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1" | 3.2" | 16.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 3.4 | 0.1 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0" | 0.3" | 10.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8" | 4.7" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.0" | 18.3" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.7"
Snow: 18.3"
13.2 days with precipitation
February 2.2"
Snow: 16.0"
10.3 days with precipitation
March 2.7"
Snow: 13.8"
11.5 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
Snow: 3.2"
11.6 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
12.9 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
12.7 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
12.2 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
11.0 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
9.9 days with precipitation
October 4.0"
Snow: 0.3"
12.6 days with precipitation
November 2.8"
Snow: 4.7"
11.5 days with precipitation
December 3.0"
Snow: 18.3"
14.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
135 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,807
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
311
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Rutland's climate means for you
Rutland runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 135 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,807 heating and 311 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: Rutland, VT
Rutland, Vermont runs an annual average of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 33°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 USC00436995, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Rutland averages 40.3 inches of precipitation annually, with 74.6 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 135 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 15 and the first fall freeze near September 27. Turning to energy use, 7,807 heating degree days and 311 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rutland scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 Rutland, VT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rutland, Vermont is 44°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Rutland get? ▼
Rutland receives 40.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 74.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rutland? ▼
Rutland 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 Rutland? ▼
Rutland has approximately 135 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 15 and the first fall freeze around September 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rutland? ▼
Rutland has 7,807 heating degree days and 311 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 Rutland climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00436995 near Rutland.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00436995. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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