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Ascutney rises from the verdant Connecticut River valley, a landscape shaped by the persistent flow of water and the stoic presence of its namesake mountain. It lies 45.8 miles west-north-west of Concord, NH (from Concord, NH: bearing 288°T), and is situated 3.7 miles north-west of Claremont. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes giving way to steeper ascents, where rocky outcrops break through the dense green of mixed hardwood forests. Fields, often framed by stone walls that seem to have grown from the earth itself, lie open to the sky, their contours softened by the passage of seasons. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crispness, a clean, almost mineral scent that hints at the underlying geology and the abundant water. The Connecticut River, a broad and unhurried artery, forms a significant part of Ascutney’s western edge, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky, from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight. The history of Ascutney is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the valley and the industry drawn to its waterways. For generations, farming has been a cornerstone of life here, with dairy farms and orchards dotting the landscape, their produce finding its way to local markets and beyond. The river itself once powered mills and facilitated trade, a vital lifeline that connected Ascutney to other settlements. Today, while agriculture remains important, the economy has diversified, embracing tourism drawn to the natural beauty of Mount Ascutney State Park and the recreational opportunities offered by the river. The character of Ascutney is one of quiet resilience, a place where the past is not forgotten but quietly informs the present, evident in the well-maintained historic homes and the enduring sense of community that permeates the area.
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| Location | Ascutney, Windsor County, Vermont |
| Coordinates | 43.407017°N, 72.407035°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 05089, 05030 |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ascutney, Vermont, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Ascutney includes coordinates 43.407017°N, 72.407035°W, situated in Windsor County. ZIP code 05089, 05030. Telephone area code: 802. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.