Somerset, VT
Unincorporated community in Bennington County, Vermont
Somerset is a small unincorporated community in Bennington County, Vermont. It is 4.3 miles S of Searsburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 05262.
Somerset at a glance
- State
- Vermont
- County
- Bennington County
- ZIP code
- 05262
- Nearest town
- Searsburg (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.9503, -72.9869
Weather in Somerset now
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Somerset weather by the hour
Somerset weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Somerset.
This week in Somerset
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Somerset
What is the weather usually like in Somerset?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 46.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,190 mm
- 75.2 insnowfall per year · 191 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Somerset: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUNDERLAND 2, VT US (USC00438160), adjusted for the elevation of Somerset.
Somerset weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Somerset through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:19 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Somerset?
Somerset has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 75 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Somerset is June to September. 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.
Webcams near Somerset
The closest live webcam is Somerset: Mount Snow, 3.3 miles E of Somerset.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Somerset.
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Map of Somerset, VT
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Other communities near Somerset
- Glastenbury6.0 mi NW
- Medburyville6.5 mi SE
- West Dover6.8 mi E
- Fayville7.4 mi NW
- Podunk7.6 mi NE
- Heartwellville8.3 mi S
- West Wardsboro8.7 mi NE
- Village of Alpenwald9.3 mi S
- Readsboro Falls10.2 mi S
- Readsboro Falls10.2 mi S
- Kansas10.4 mi NW
- West Jamaica10.6 mi NE
- Wardsboro Center10.8 mi NE
- South Wardsboro11.1 mi NE
- Hidden Valley11.2 mi W
Questions about Somerset
Where is Somerset, VT?
Somerset is an unincorporated community in Bennington County, Vermont, 4.3 miles S of Searsburg.
What county is Somerset in?
Somerset is in Bennington County, Vermont.
What is the ZIP code of Somerset, VT?
The ZIP code for Somerset is 05262.
What is the nearest town to Somerset?
Searsburg, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Somerset?
Yes. The closest is Somerset: Mount Snow, 3.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Somerset?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Somerset?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Somerset?
About 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Somerset?
Yes, about 75 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Somerset?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Somerset have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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