Climate Summary
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| Climate Summary for Chittenden, Vermont General Climate • Chittenden, Vermont experiences a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
• The average annual temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C).
• The average annual precipitation is 37.4 inches (950 mm).
• The average annual snowfall is 65.5 inches (166 cm). Temperature • The average daily high temperature in July, the warmest month, is 80.3°F (26.8°C).
• The average daily low temperature in January, the coldest month, is 16.5°F (-8.6°C).
• The highest temperature ever recorded in Chittenden was 102°F (38.9°C) on July 10, 1911.
• The lowest temperature ever recorded in Chittenden was -48°F (-44.4°C) on January 25, 1934. Precipitation • The average annual precipitation in Chittenden is 37.4 inches (950 mm).
• The wettest month is May, with an average precipitation of 4.0 inches (102 mm).
• The driest month is February, with an average precipitation of 2.1 inches (53 mm).
• The heaviest 24-hour precipitation ever recorded in Chittenden was 7.0 inches (178 mm) on August 17, 1950. Snowfall • The average annual snowfall in Chittenden is 65.5 inches (166 cm).
• The snowiest month is January, with an average snowfall of 15.6 inches (39.6 cm).
• The least snowy month is April, with an average snowfall of 1.0 inch (2.5 cm).
• The greatest 24-hour snowfall ever recorded in Chittenden was 24.0 inches (61 cm) on February 11, 1969. Climate Change • The climate of Chittenden is changing, as it is in the rest of the world.
• The average annual temperature has increased by about 2°F (1.1°C) since the late 19th century.
• The average annual precipitation has increased by about 5 inches (13 cm) since the late 19th century.
• The average annual snowfall has decreased by about 10 inches (25 cm) since the late 19th century.
• These changes are expected to continue in the future, with the climate of Chittenden becoming warmer, wetter, and less snowy. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Chittenden is home to the Winooski River, a major tributary of Lake Champlain. • The area was once covered by a vast forest of white pine, which was heavily logged in the 19th century. • The town is known for its numerous bird species, including the bald eagle and the peregrine falcon. Science • The University of Vermont, founded in 1791, is located in Burlington, Chittenden County. • The Vermont State Agricultural College, now known as the University of Vermont Extension, was established in Chittenden in 1865. • The town is home to the ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, a research and education center focused on the lake's ecosystem. Personalities • Ethan Allen, a Revolutionary War hero and founder of the Green Mountain Boys, lived in Chittenden from 1778 to 1789. • Samuel de Champlain, the French explorer who discovered Lake Champlain, visited Chittenden in 1609. • George Perkins Marsh, a conservationist and diplomat, was born in Chittenden in 1801. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1. Shelburne Museum 2. Church Street Marketplace 3. Lake Champlain Chocolates |
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