East Dorset, Vermont Weather
East Dorset, Vermont — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for East Dorset, Bennington County.
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About East Dorset, Vermont
East Dorset lies cradled by the rolling Green Mountains, a landscape of deep valleys and forest-clad slopes where the air carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 31.8 miles east-south-east of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 107°T), and is situated 5.0 miles north-north-east of Manchester Center. The surrounding terrain is a study in textures, from the rough-hewn granite outcroppings to the smooth, worn stones that line the banks of the Batten Kill River, its waters a cool, insistent murmur through the season. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense canopy, lands in shifting patterns on mossy logs and the broad leaves of ferns, creating a dappled, ephemeral light that seems to hold the quiet breath of the woods. The character of East Dorset is one of enduring, understated beauty, a place where the wildness of nature is a constant, gentle presence, shaping the contours of the land and the quiet tempo of its existence. The history of East Dorset is deeply entwined with the earth that surrounds it. Once a hub for quarrying marble, the legacy of this industry is still visible in the remnants of old stone walls and the weathered facades of buildings, hinting at a time when the industry pulsed with a vigorous economy. The Batten Kill River, a vital artery for early industry and now a cherished spot for fly fishing, flows with a history of its own, having powered mills and served as a thoroughfare for generations. Today, the local economy is more varied, with a blend of small businesses, agricultural pursuits, and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors and residents alike. The pace of life here is unhurried, marked by the changing seasons and the quiet hum of a community that values its connection to the land and its own distinct heritage.
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| Location | East Dorset, Bennington County, Vermont |
| Coordinates | 43.239797°N, 73.00927°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 05253 |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This East Dorset, Vermont Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for East Dorset, 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 East Dorset includes coordinates 43.239797°N, 73.009270°W, situated in Bennington County. ZIP code 05253. 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.
