Burlington receives its highest rainfall in Jul, while humidity peaks during winter months.
🌧️ Wettest:Jul — 112 mm☀️ Driest:Feb — 55 mm
💧 Humidity peaks at 92% in Jan · annual avg 82%
🌍 Climate Summary
Avg Annual Temp:43.3°F
Avg Annual Rainfall:1041 mm
Avg Humidity:82%
Data Period:1981 – 2025
Burlington Climate Overview
Burlington has a temperate climate with warm summers and freezing winters.
Temperatures peak in Jul and drop to their lowest in Jan,
while rainfall is highest during summer months.
Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions.
📈 Yearly Trends
The warmest year in Burlington's recorded history was 2024
(avg: 48°F),
while the coldest year was 1993
(avg: 40.3°F),
based on annual average temperatures.
📊 Key Climate Trends
🌡️ Burlington's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade
📈 Minimum temperatures show a slight warming trend in recent years
🌧️ Rainfall varies year-to-year without a clear long-term trend
🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend
View Range:
Average annual high/low · Last 10 years · °F
Burlington's temperatures shows a slight warming trend over the past decade.
The highest recorded temperature reached
101.1°F in Jul 2018,
while the lowest dropped to
-39.7°F in Jan 1981.
🌧️ Annual Precipitation
View Range:
Total annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year
Annual rainfall in Burlington shows noticeable variation. Rainfall varies year-to-year without a clear long-term trend.
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), Jul is typically the hottest month in Burlington, Vermont, with average high temperatures around 87.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Burlington?▼
Jan is the coldest month in Burlington, with average low temperatures around -17.1°F.
What is the rainiest month in Burlington?▼
Jul receives the most rainfall with approximately 112 mm, while Feb is the driest with 55 mm.
What was the highest temperature ever recorded in Burlington?▼
The highest recorded temperature was 101.1°F in Jul 2018. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
What was the lowest temperature ever recorded in Burlington?▼
The lowest recorded temperature was -39.7°F in Jan 1981.
How many years of data does this page cover?▼
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
How much sunlight does Burlington get?▼
Burlington receives the most sunlight in Jul with an average solar radiation of 5.63 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability in Vermont.
Where does this weather data come from?▼
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
📚 Data Source
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.