Northfield, Vermont Weather
Northfield, Vermont — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Northfield, Washington County.
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About Northfield, Vermont
Northfield rests in a valley where the Winooski River, a ribbon of liquid pewter under the Vermont sky, has patiently shaped the land. It lies 35.5 miles south-east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 129°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-south-west of Barre. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of pine and the softer hues of deciduous trees, rise to meet the horizon, their slopes etched with the faint scars of ancient glaciers and the more recent tracks of logging roads. In the summer, the air hums with the industry of insects and the distant drone of tractors, carrying the scent of freshly cut hay and damp earth. Winter transforms the scene into a hushed monochrome, the snow muffling sound and accentuating the stark beauty of bare branches against a pale sky, while the river, often reduced to a trickle or frozen solid, becomes a silent, watchful presence. The character of Northfield is deeply entwined with its agricultural heritage, a legacy evident in the scattered farmsteads and the enduring presence of dairy cows grazing in emerald pastures. For generations, these fields have been the bedrock of its economy, though the town has also seen the ebb and flow of other industries, from granite quarrying to the manufacturing of woolen goods, each leaving its subtle imprint. Norwich University, a venerable institution of higher learning, anchors the community with its distinctive blend of academic rigor and military tradition, its campus a landmark that draws students and visitors alike. The heart of Northfield beats with a quiet, steady rhythm, a place where the changing seasons dictate the pace of life and a strong sense of shared history binds its residents together.
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| Location | Northfield, Washington County, Vermont |
| Coordinates | 44.151172°N, 72.656499°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time |
| ZIP Code(s) | 05663 |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Northfield, Vermont Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Northfield, 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 Northfield includes coordinates 44.151172°N, 72.656499°W, situated in Washington County. ZIP code 05663. 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.
