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Burlington, VT Weather: Cold Nights, Sunny Days Oct. 20-24
BURLINGTON, VT – Residents across Burlington, Chittenden County and surrounding portions of northern Vermont can expect another stretch of chilly autumn nights beginning Tuesday, Oct. 20, with tempera
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-18T00:48:02.384Z
BURLINGTON, VT – Residents across Burlington, Chittenden County and surrounding portions of northern Vermont can expect another stretch of chilly autumn nights beginning Tuesday, Oct. 20, with temperatures falling into the middle 30s despite sunny afternoons. The colder overnight conditions will continue through much of the week, creating the potential for patchy frost in colder locations while daytime temperatures remain mostly in the 50s.
According to the National Weather Service forecast for Burlington, temperatures are expected to reach approximately 57 degrees Tuesday before falling to 35 degrees overnight. Wednesday will bring sunshine and a high near 56 degrees, followed by another chilly night with temperatures dropping to approximately 36 degrees. Similar overnight readings are forecast through Friday, with afternoon temperatures remaining relatively steady.
The cooler pattern follows a weekend featuring significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. Saturday evening observations at Burlington International Airport showed temperatures near 39 degrees, with a wind chill around 35 degrees. Overnight temperatures were forecast to fall to approximately 34 degrees before sunshine pushes Sunday's high toward 56 degrees.
Monday will briefly bring warmer conditions, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 61 degrees. However, that warming will be short lived as temperatures return to the upper 50s Tuesday and remain in the middle 50s through Saturday. The forecast indicates mostly sunny or sunny skies throughout the period, with no precipitation included in the available daily outlook.
For residents across Burlington, South Burlington, Essex Junction and nearby communities, the primary concern will be the colder overnight and early morning temperatures. Although the forecast does not establish an official frost advisory or freeze warning, readings in the middle 30s could allow frost to develop in colder, sheltered locations under favorable conditions.
Five Day Northern Vermont Weather Outlook: Oct. 20 24 Tuesday, Oct. 20: Sunny skies are expected across Burlington, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 57 degrees and north winds of 6 to 11 mph before mostly clear skies allow temperatures to fall to around 35 degrees overnight.
Wednesday, Oct. 21: Sunshine continues with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 56 degrees, accompanied by light northerly winds before mostly clear overnight conditions bring temperatures near 36 degrees.
Thursday, Oct. 22: Another sunny day is forecast, with afternoon temperatures climbing to approximately 57 degrees before partly cloudy skies develop overnight and temperatures fall to around 39 degrees.
Friday, Oct. 23: Mostly sunny conditions are expected, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 54 degrees and north winds of 7 to 11 mph before partly cloudy skies accompany overnight lows near 36 degrees.
Saturday, Oct. 24: Mostly sunny skies continue into the weekend, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 55 degrees and light northerly winds of 3 to 6 mph.
Extended Outlook: Oct. 25 26 The supplied National Weather Service forecast extends through Saturday, Oct. 24, and does not establish specific conditions for Sunday, Oct. 25, or Monday, Oct. 26. Updated forecasts will be needed to determine whether chilly overnight temperatures persist or another weather system approaches northern Vermont.
The most notable feature of the upcoming weather pattern is the repeated return of overnight temperatures in the 30s. While afternoon sunshine will provide some relief, temperatures could drop more than 20 degrees between daytime highs and overnight lows, making layered clothing useful for residents leaving home early or spending time outdoors after sunset.
Gardeners and homeowners should consider protecting temperature sensitive plants, especially in sheltered or low lying areas where temperatures can fall below nearby official observations. Frost development is possible when surface temperatures reach freezing, even if measured air temperatures remain slightly above 32 degrees.
Motorists traveling along Interstate 89, U.S. Route 2 and other local roads should remain alert for isolated frost or slick surfaces where moisture is present during colder mornings. However, the forecast does not indicate widespread icy road conditions or an active winter weather alert.