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Vergennes, Vermont, rests at the confluence of the Otter Creek and Lake Champlain, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, its character shaped by the ebb and flow of the nearby lake. It lies 21.4 miles south of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 186°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-north-west of Bristol. The town itself is a collection of sturdy brick buildings, their facades softened by time and the verdant embrace of New England’s seasons. A quiet dignity pervades the streets, a sense of established presence rather than hurried ambition. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a crispness, a hint of the coming day's work and the lingering coolness of the lake. Even the sunlight seems to possess a certain clarity here, illuminating the broad avenues and the smaller, more intimate lanes with an unvarnished honesty. The history of Vergennes is inextricably linked to its strategic position, once a vital shipbuilding center and a key defensive point during the War of 1812. This legacy is still felt in the echoes of its past, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. Today, Vergennes thrives on a blend of small-scale manufacturing and the enduring agricultural roots of Addison County, with dairy farms and orchards dotting the surrounding countryside, their bounty often finding its way to local markets. The historic downtown, with its charming shops and community gathering spaces, serves as the heart of the locality, a place where traditions are maintained and new stories are quietly begun. The proximity to Lake Champlain means that the water’s influence is a constant presence, shaping the local economy through recreational tourism and providing a backdrop of serene beauty that colors the daily lives of its residents.
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| Location | Vergennes, Addison County, Vermont |
| Coordinates | 44.167277°N, 73.254011°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 05491 |
| 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 Vergennes, 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 Vergennes includes coordinates 44.167277°N, 73.254011°W, situated in Addison County. ZIP code 05491. 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.