Essex, VT weather

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

Weather in Essex now

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Essex weather by the hour

Essex weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Essex

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Essex

What is the weather usually like in Essex?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

5°26°46°67°87°29°10°Jan32°12°Feb41°22°Mar55°35°Apr69°47°May77°57°Jun82°61°Jul80°60°Aug73°52°Sep59°41°Oct47°31°Nov35°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.5"Jan2.1"Feb2.7"Mar3.5"Apr4.0"May4.6"Jun4.5"Jul4.0"Aug4.0"Sep4.4"Oct3.0"Nov3.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ESSEX JUNCTION 1 N, VT US (USC00432843), adjusted for the elevation of Essex.

Essex weather month by month

January
29° 10°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 20.4 in of snow
February
32° 12°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 19.2 in of snow
March
41° 22°F
2.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 16.5 in of snow
April
55° 35°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
May
69° 47°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
77° 57°F
4.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
82° 61°F
4.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
80° 60°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
73° 52°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
October
59° 41°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
47° 31°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow
December
35° 20°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 19.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Essex through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM4:39 PM9 h 16 min
February6:50 AM5:22 PM10 h 32 min
March7:02 AM6:59 PM11 h 57 min
April6:06 AM7:38 PM13 h 32 min
May5:22 AM8:14 PM14 h 52 min
June5:04 AM8:40 PM15 h 35 min
July5:20 AM8:36 PM15 h 16 min
August5:53 AM7:59 PM14 h 5 min
September6:29 AM7:04 PM12 h 34 min
October7:06 AM6:09 PM11 h 3 min
November6:47 AM4:26 PM9 h 39 min
December7:20 AM4:14 PM8 h 54 min

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

What is the weather like in Essex?

Essex has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).

It gets about 42.3 inches (1,075 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 86 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Essex is June to September. At 200 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 Essex

What is the hottest month in Essex?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Essex?

January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Essex?

About 42.3 inches (1,075 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Essex?

Yes, about 86 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Essex?

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

What climate does Essex have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Essex in November?

Highs average 47°F and lows 31°F, with about 3.0 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Essex?

Around 6:47 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:26 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Essex weather forecast come from?

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

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