Burlington, Vermont Weather
Burlington, Vermont — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Burlington, Chittenden County.
Full aviation weather for Burlington is published on the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV) page, 5 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Burlington have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Burlington: Shelburne Airport (KVT8) 13 km · Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG) 28 km · Basin Harbor Airport (KB06) 34 km · Morrisville-Stowe State Airport (KMVL) 48 km · Warren-Sugarbush Airport (K0B7) 50 km
Conditions reported at KBTV describe the airfield itself. Weather 5 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Burlington specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Burlington, Vermont
Burlington commands a striking position on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, its landscape shaped by the broad, shimmering expanse of water and the rolling hills that rise behind it. It lies 78.5 miles north-north-east of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 15°T), and is situated 2.1 miles west-north-west of South Burlington. This generous setting, where the air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, has fostered a unique blend of agricultural heritage and burgeoning innovation. Historically, Burlington grew from a bustling port town, its fortunes tied to the lake's trade routes, and echoes of that maritime past can still be felt in the persistent breeze that sweeps through its streets. The city's economy, once reliant on lumber and agriculture, has diversified significantly, now boasting a robust technology sector alongside its enduring artisanal food and craft industries, a testament to its adaptable spirit. The cultural character of Burlington is one of thoughtful engagement and a deep appreciation for its natural surroundings, a spirit often reflected in the city's vibrant arts scene and its commitment to sustainability. A notable landmark is the iconic Waterfront Park, a gathering place where the sky meets the water in a spectacle of changing light, and the historic Ethan Allen Homestead offers a tangible link to the region's revolutionary past. The city is home to the esteemed University of Vermont, drawing bright minds and contributing to a lively intellectual atmosphere, while Champlain College fosters further academic and entrepreneurial growth. Though professional sports teams are not a dominant feature, the local passion for outdoor recreation and collegiate athletics permeates daily life, particularly during the lively Burlington Discover Jazz Festival and the celebrated Vermont Brewers Festival, events that draw both residents and visitors into the city's warm embrace.
Live animated radar for Burlington and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont |
| Coordinates | 44.475882°N, 73.212072°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 05401, 05402, 05405, 05406, 05408 |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Burlington, Vermont Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Burlington, Vermont, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Burlington includes coordinates 44.475882°N, 73.212072°W, situated in Chittenden County. ZIP code 05401, 05402, 05405, 05406, 05408. 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. 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.
