East Montpelier, Vermont — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for East Montpelier, Washington County.
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East Montpelier lies cradled by the rolling green hills of central Vermont, a landscape sculpted by glaciers and softened by seasons. It lies 38.5 miles east-south-east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 111°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north of Barre. The Onion River, a vital artery, meanders through its heart, its banks often lined with the vibrant hues of wildflowers in summer and dusted with snow in winter. Here, the air carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands that climb the slopes, their dense canopy offering a deep, resonant shade. The terrain itself is a study in gentle ascents and descents, a patchwork of fields, forests, and the occasional weathered barn, each element contributing to the quiet, enduring character of this place. The history of East Montpelier is deeply intertwined with its agricultural roots, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of working farms that still define much of its rural character. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land and the power of the river, established a community that has long valued self-reliance and a connection to the land. While the economy has diversified, agriculture remains a cornerstone, with dairy farms and maple sugaries contributing to the region's distinctive bounty. The town's development has been a slow, organic process, mindful of preserving the natural beauty that defines it, and the echoes of past generations can still be felt in the enduring spirit of its residents and the timeless quality of its landscapes.
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| Location | East Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont |
| Coordinates | 44.271171°N, 72.48705°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time |
| ZIP Code(s) | 05651 |
| 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 East Montpelier, 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 Montpelier includes coordinates 44.271171°N, 72.487050°W, situated in Washington County. ZIP code 05651. Telephone area code: 802. Timezone: Eastern Time.
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.