Burlington, VT – Most of Vermont wrapped up September with below-average rainfall, according to final totals released this week by the National Weather Service in Burlington.
According to the report, nearly all monitoring sites across northern New York and Vermont recorded rainfall levels well under the 30-year normal for the month. Burlington logged 2.89 inches of rain, or about 78.7% of its historical average, while Montpelier measured 2.47 inches (74.2%). Massena, NY, saw the lowest percentage at just 52.6% of normal rainfall.
The only location to surpass normal precipitation was Saranac Lake, which received 3.78 inches, or 108.9% of average. Despite a brief stretch of wet weather in mid-September, officials noted that the rainfall was not enough to make up for longer-term deficits that have persisted since June.
Looking ahead, the forecast calls for a dry start to October. “While the first part of October will certainly be dry, there are mixed signals for rainfall through the remainder of the month,” the NWS Burlington office stated.
The agency emphasized that much of Vermont and northern New York remain several inches behind in precipitation for 2025, which may impact agriculture, water resources, and fall foliage conditions if the trend continues.
