Montpelier: Geography and Climate

Montpelier is located in a valley on the Winooski and North Branch rivers, which trisect the city, in central Vermont. The city enjoys a four-seasons climate. More than 40 inches of precipitation fall each year, with 30 inches coming as rain and the other 10 in the form of snow, which translates to an annual snowfall of more than 100 inches and a great benefit to the region's long-established ski industry.

Area: 10.3 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 484 feet above sea level

Average Temperatures: January, 19.0° F; August, 69.0° F; annual (statewide) average, 42.8° F

Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 30 inches of rain; 100 inches of snow