Dorset, VT weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Dorset now
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Dorset weather by the hour
Dorset weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorset.
This week in Dorset
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorset
What is the weather usually like in Dorset?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 76°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 51.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,295 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dorset: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PERU, VT US (USC00436335), adjusted for the elevation of Dorset.
Dorset weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorset through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:18 PM | 9 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dorset?
Dorset 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 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Dorset is June to September. At 1,302 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 Dorset
What is the hottest month in Dorset?
July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorset?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Dorset?
About 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Dorset?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dorset?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorset have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Dorset in November?
Highs average 44°F and lows 27°F, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Dorset?
Around 6:43 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:29 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Dorset weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Dorset.
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