South Shaftsbury, Vermont Weather
South Shaftsbury, Vermont — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for South Shaftsbury, Bennington County.
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About South Shaftsbury, Vermont
South Shaftsbury lies cradled by the Green Mountains, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald forest and the softer greens of rolling fields. It lies 23.8 miles east-south-east of Gates, NY (from Gates, NY: bearing 115°T), and is situated 4.8 miles north of Bennington. The air here, especially in the hush of early morning, carries a cool, damp scent of pine needles and the promise of rain. Hills rise with a gentle, persistent strength, their slopes often softened by a thick blanket of deciduous trees that blaze with fiery color come autumn. The Batten Kill, a ribbon of cool, clear water, threads its way through the terrain, its banks lined with smooth, grey stones and the occasional gnarled willow. Even in midday, a certain quietude settles over South Shaftsbury, a peacefulness that seems to emanate from the very earth, a feeling of being held within the embrace of something ancient and enduring. For generations, the rhythm of life in South Shaftsbury has been shaped by the land and its bounty, its history intertwined with the early settlers who cleared these forests and tilled these soils. The legacy of industry, once centered on milling and small-scale manufacturing, still whispers in the architecture of older buildings, their brick facades weathered by the Vermont seasons. Today, the economy leans more towards agriculture and the quiet hum of small businesses catering to a local populace who value self-reliance and neighborly support. The surrounding countryside offers a haven for those seeking a connection to nature, with trails winding through the hills and the gentle flow of the Batten Kill providing a constant, soothing soundtrack to the days. This is a place where time seems to move with a deliberate, unhurried grace, allowing for the appreciation of simple beauties, like the way sunlight slants through the trees at dusk, casting long, dancing shadows across the valley floor.
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| Location | South Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont |
| Coordinates | 42.946467°N, 73.210664°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 05262 |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This South Shaftsbury, Vermont Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for South Shaftsbury, 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 South Shaftsbury includes coordinates 42.946467°N, 73.210664°W, situated in Bennington County. ZIP code 05262. 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.
