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Vermont Almanac: State Facts and Figures
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Vermont Almanac
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| Official Name |
Vermont |
| Capital |
Montpelier |
| Nick Name |
Green Mountain State |
| Motto |
Freedom and unity |
| Location & Region |
44.26648 N, 072.57185 W |
Northeast |
| Constitution Ratified |
1793 |
| Statehood |
March 04, 1791 |
14th state |
| Population |
608,827 |
65.83 sq mi. |
49th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Burlington, Essex, Rutland, Colchester, South Burlington |
| Bordering States |
Massachusetts - New Hampshire - New York |
| Number of Counties |
14 Counties in Vermont |
Largest County
(by population) |
Chittenden County |
146,571 |
539 sq mi. |
| Time Zone |
Eastern Standard Time |
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Vermont Climate and Weather |
Vermont, like most of New England, has changeable weather and four distinct seasons. September temperatures range from 41 to 79 F/5 to 25 C, and October runs a brisk 31 to 62 F/-1 to 17 C.
Spring comes late in Vermont. Generally, by May or June warm weather has arrived, and summers are generally mild and dry. The temperature ranges 51-82 F/11-28 C, making all kinds of outdoor recreation attractive. July is the hottest month, with a few days in the 90s F/32-35 C. Evenings can be chilly even at this time of year, especially in the mountains, so take along a jacket just in case.
Winters are quite cold (2 to 30 F/-15 to -1 C), though the weather varies from place to place. Burlington and southern Vermont have somewhat milder temperatures. The annual snowfall averages 55-65 in/140-165 cm, but can be as much as 120 in/305 cm at higher elevations. |
| Highest Temperature |
105 degrees
July 4, 1911 - Vernon |
| Lowest Temperature |
-50 degrees
December 30, 1933 - Bloomfield |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
80.5 degrees |
7.7 degrees |
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Vermont Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet) |
| Mean Elevation |
1,000 |
| Highest Point |
Mt. Mansfield |
4,393 |
| Lowest Point |
Lake Champlain |
95 |
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Vermont Land Area (Square Miles) |
| Geographic Center |
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| Total Area |
9,614.26 |
45th |
| Land Area1 |
9,249.56 |
96.22% |
| Water Area2 |
364.7 |
3.78% |
| Forested Land Area3 |
77.8% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
160 miles |
80 miles |
Source: (U.S. Census, April 1, 2000)
1. Dry land and land temporarily or partially covered by water, such as marshland, swamps, etc.; streams and canals under one-eighth statute mile wide; and lakes, reservoirs, and ponds under 40 acres.
2. Permanent inland water surface, such as lakes, reservoirs, and ponds having an area of 40 acres or more; streams, sloughs, estuaries, and canals one-eighth statute mile or more in width; deeply indented embayments and sounds, and other coastal waters behind or sheltered by headlands or islands separated by less than 1 nautical mile of water, and islands under 40 acres in area. Excludes areas of oceans, bays, sounds, etc. lying within U.S. jurisdiction but not defined as inland water.
3. 1997 |
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Almanac Provided by SHG Resources |
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