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Vermont Weather: 2026 Near Recent Temperature Norms
Burlington, VT – Temperatures across Vermont and much of the Northeast were relatively close to modern climate normals through August 2026, but a comparison with an older baseline shows greater warmth
By Wesley Grant · 2026-10-01T21:48:39.931Z
Burlington, VT – Temperatures across Vermont and much of the Northeast were relatively close to modern climate normals through August 2026, but a comparison with an older baseline shows greater warmth.
The National Weather Service in Burlington said temperatures so far this year have averaged relatively close to the standard 1991 2020 climate normals in its area. When compared with longer term data extending back to 1895, however, temperatures come out a few degrees above the older average.
A NOAA/NCEI graphic shared by the weather service compares January August 2026 temperature anomalies using two different reference periods. The first uses the current 1991 2020 climate normal, while the second compares the same 2026 temperatures with an 1895 2000 average.
The maps illustrate why the choice of baseline matters when describing temperature anomalies. Against the more recent 1991 2020 period, parts of the Northeast appear near average, while much of the western United States shows larger positive anomalies.
Using the older 1895 2000 comparison, positive anomalies become more widespread and pronounced. The strongest differences shown on that map are across much of the West, while Vermont and the Northeast generally show smaller positive departures.
The graphics describe conditions from January through August rather than providing a forecast for fall or the remainder of 2026. They also depict climate division anomalies, so the colors should not be interpreted as exact temperatures for individual cities.
Readers should expect future climate summaries to incorporate additional months as 2026 progresses, providing a more complete picture of how the year compares with both recent and longer term averages.