Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Home to the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, Vermont is one of the northernmost states in the United States. Vermont's weather has more variety than most temperate environments because of its diverse topographical landscape.
Although Vermont is mountainous and borders the Canadian province of Quebec, it is not cold year-round. Temperature varies drastically based on season, with humid summers and frigid winters. High temperatures average approximately 81 F in July and August, while low temperatures average approximately 10 F in January and February.
The Green Mountain State experiences what is referred to by locals as "mud season" every spring. Mud season is a result of the rapidly melting snow and rain interacting with the dirt roads so prevalent around the rural state. Mud season is only possible in areas with deep winter freezes, like Vermont.
Although Vermont does experience a wide range of temperatures and elements throughout the year, it receives more snow than most other states. Average annual snowfall in the state averages from 60 inches to 100 inches, often contingent upon elevation.