Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
S Hero, VT Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 35.0"
- Annual precip
- 175d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for S Hero
S Hero, Vermont averages 47°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 35.0"
- annual precipitation · 50" snow
- 175 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
35.0"
Annual Snow
50.1"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
35.0"
Plus 50.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (S Hero) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the S Hero area.
How S Hero compares to every U.S. city
S Hero's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for S Hero
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for S Hero 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9" | 11.4" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6" | 11.6" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0" | 10.6" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7" | 2.2" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7" | 0.1" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7" | 3.3" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2" | 10.9" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.9"
Snow: 11.4"
10.6 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
Snow: 11.6"
8.4 days with precipitation
March 2.0"
Snow: 10.6"
9.5 days with precipitation
April 2.7"
Snow: 2.2"
11.0 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
11.6 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 3.9"
11.6 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
10.6 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
9.6 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
Snow: 0.1"
11.3 days with precipitation
November 2.7"
Snow: 3.3"
10.1 days with precipitation
December 2.2"
Snow: 10.9"
10.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
175 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,220
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
577
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What S Hero's climate means for you
S Hero runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 175 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,220 heating and 577 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: S Hero, VT
S Hero, Vermont runs an annual average of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 38°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 USC00437607, 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 S Hero should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 35.0 inches, with 50.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 175 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 20. And on the energy front, 7,220 heating degree days and 577 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, S Hero scores 54/100 (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 S Hero, VT? ▼
The average annual temperature in S Hero, Vermont is 47°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 11°F (-11°C).
How much rain does S Hero get? ▼
S Hero receives 35.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 50.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for S Hero? ▼
S Hero has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in S Hero? ▼
S Hero has approximately 175 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in S Hero? ▼
S Hero has 7,220 heating degree days and 577 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 S Hero climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00437607 near S Hero.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00437607. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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