Weather & Climate · Vermont
Best Weather Counties in Vermont 2026
Ranked by temperatures, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
Top 10 — Weather & Climate in Vermont
Score reflects weather & climate only — not overall county quality.
All Vermont Counties — Weather & Climate Rankings
14 counties ranked by weather & climate score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Weather & Climate Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennington County, VT | 55.8 | 33.9 |
| 2 | Grand Isle County, VT | 54.2 | 59 |
| 3 | Chittenden County, VT | 53.1 | 36.9 |
| 4 | Rutland County, VT | 52.1 | 36.3 |
| 5 | Windham County, VT | 51.6 | 35 |
| 6 | Franklin County, VT | 51.5 | 44 |
| 7 | Orleans County, VT | 50.3 | 43 |
| 8 | Lamoille County, VT | 50.2 | 47.7 |
| 9 | Orange County, VT | 50.2 | 53.3 |
| 10 | Caledonia County, VT | 49.9 | 41.9 |
| 11 | Essex County, VT | 49.8 | 55.7 |
| 12 | Windsor County, VT | 49.8 | 42.5 |
| 13 | Addison County, VT | 49.7 | 53.8 |
| 14 | Washington County, VT | 49 | 41.7 |