Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg 2 stations
Sutton, VT Climate
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- 41°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 47.5"
- Annual precip
- 145d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sutton
Sutton, Vermont averages 41°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 41°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 47.5"
- annual precipitation · 142" snow
- 145 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
41°F (5°C)
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
47.5"
Annual Snow
141.7"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
41°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.5"
Plus 141.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sutton) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Sutton area.
How Sutton compares to every U.S. city
Sutton'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 Sutton
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Sutton, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 3.0" | 31.3" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 3.0" | 35.8" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.3" | 23.5" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9" | 9.2" | 19.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 4.3" | 0.6" | 2.8 | 0.1 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7" | 1.6" | 11.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7" | 12.0" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.9" | 27.7" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.0"
Snow: 31.3"
20.7 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
Snow: 35.8"
18.4 days with precipitation
March 3.3"
Snow: 23.5"
16.6 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
Snow: 9.2"
16.2 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
Snow: 0.6"
15.6 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
17.3 days with precipitation
July 5.0"
14.8 days with precipitation
August 4.7"
13.8 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
11.1 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
Snow: 1.6"
16.6 days with precipitation
November 3.7"
Snow: 12.0"
16.6 days with precipitation
December 3.9"
Snow: 27.7"
21.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
145 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,857
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
189
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Sutton's climate means for you
Sutton runs 41°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 145 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,857 heating and 189 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: Sutton, VT
In Sutton, Vermont, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 41°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 51°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from 2 weather stations, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Sutton should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 47.5 inches, with 141.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 145 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 9 and the first fall freeze near October 1. And on the energy front, 8,857 heating degree days and 189 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sutton 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 Sutton, VT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sutton, Vermont is 41°F. The warmest month averages 76°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 4°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Sutton get? ▼
Sutton receives 47.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 141.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sutton? ▼
Sutton 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 Sutton? ▼
Sutton has approximately 145 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 9 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sutton? ▼
Sutton has 8,857 heating degree days and 189 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 Sutton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Sutton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00438169. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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