Bristol, VT weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Bristol now

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Bristol weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bristol.

This week in Bristol

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bristol

What is the weather usually like in Bristol?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

2°22°42°61°81°26°7°Jan29°8°Feb38°16°Mar51°30°Apr64°41°May72°50°Jun76°55°Jul75°52°Aug68°45°Sep55°35°Oct44°26°Nov33°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan2.5"Feb3.2"Mar4.1"Apr4.6"May5.2"Jun5.3"Jul5.0"Aug4.1"Sep5.1"Oct3.7"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Bristol: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station S LINCOLN, VT US (USC00437612), adjusted for the elevation of Bristol.

Bristol weather month by month

January
26° 7°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 25.3 in of snow
February
29° 8°F
2.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 22.8 in of snow
March
38° 16°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 22.0 in of snow
April
51° 30°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 6.6 in of snow
May
64° 41°F
4.6 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
72° 50°F
5.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
76° 55°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
75° 52°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
68° 45°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
55° 35°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
November
44° 26°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 8.6 in of snow
December
33° 15°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 25.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Bristol through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM4:41 PM9 h 19 min
February6:49 AM5:23 PM10 h 33 min
March7:02 AM6:59 PM11 h 57 min
April6:06 AM7:37 PM13 h 30 min
May5:23 AM8:13 PM14 h 49 min
June5:06 AM8:38 PM15 h 32 min
July5:21 AM8:34 PM15 h 13 min
August5:54 AM7:58 PM14 h 3 min
September6:30 AM7:04 PM12 h 34 min
October7:05 AM6:10 PM11 h 4 min
November6:46 AM4:27 PM9 h 41 min
December7:18 AM4:16 PM8 h 57 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Bristol?

Bristol has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).

It gets about 49.4 inches (1,255 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 112 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Bristol is June to September. At 1,063 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Bristol

What is the hottest month in Bristol?

July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Bristol?

January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Bristol?

About 49.4 inches (1,255 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Bristol?

Yes, about 112 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Bristol?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Bristol have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Bristol in November?

Highs average 44°F and lows 26°F, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Bristol?

Around 6:46 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:27 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Bristol weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Bristol.

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