Swanton, Vermont Weather
Swanton, Vermont — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Swanton, Franklin County.
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About Swanton, Vermont
Swanton unfolds with a quiet grace along the broad, slow-moving Missisquoi River, its waters reflecting the vast expanse of the Vermont sky. It lies 30.9 miles north of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 8°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-north-west of St. Albans. The land here is a patchwork of rich agricultural fields, their cultivated rows marching towards the distant, hazy blue of the Green Mountains, their slopes softened by the passage of seasons. Beyond the fields, stands of deciduous trees, their leaves a riot of green in summer and a fiery spectacle in autumn, fringe the riverbanks, offering a cool, dappled shade. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent of damp earth and pine, a subtle perfume that speaks of the wilder, untamed spaces that lie just beyond the last stone wall. The character of Swanton is one of enduring, understated beauty, a place where the rhythm of nature still dictates the pulse of daily life. The history of Swanton is deeply entwined with the fertile river valley, a place where generations have drawn sustenance from the land. Its economy has long been anchored in agriculture, with dairy farms and crop cultivation shaping the landscape and the livelihoods of its inhabitants. The Missisquoi River, once a vital artery for transportation and industry, now offers a more serene presence, its banks a favored spot for quiet reflection and the gentle hum of summer evenings. A distinctive feature of Swanton is its proximity to the Canadian border, a subtle influence that has shaped its cultural fabric over time, fostering a welcoming atmosphere and a sense of connection to its northern neighbor. The remnants of past endeavors can still be glimpsed in the architecture and the very lay of the land, a quiet testament to the industrious spirit that has always defined this corner of Franklin County.
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| Location | Swanton, Franklin County, Vermont |
| Coordinates | 44.918098°N, 73.124298°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time |
| ZIP Code(s) | 05488 |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Swanton, Vermont Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Swanton, 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 Swanton includes coordinates 44.918098°N, 73.124298°W, situated in Franklin County. ZIP code 05488. 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.
