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Wells River village, VT

ZIP 05081 — Climate & Environment

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Climate, disaster risk, air quality, and environmental safety

Environment & Risk in ZIP Code 05081

Disaster Risk (FEMA NRI)

County-linked natural hazard risk from FEMA National Risk Index — useful for comparing insurance and disaster exposure.

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Wells River village, VT as Very Low (composite score 26.4), which is relatively lower than many U.S. communities. The strongest component scores on US5 are hurricane (65.5) and flood (50.0). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Overall rating
Very Low
Risk index
26.4
Flood risk
50.0
Wildfire risk
17.2
Hurricane risk
65.5
Earthquake risk
37.8
Tornado risk
13.3
Winter weather risk
53.9
Hail risk
9.5

Climate & Weather in ZIP Code 05081

Climate normals for Wells River village, VT show little to no average snow and around 41.3 inches of annual precipitation. Pair that with FEMA NRI hazard context (overall rating Very Low) when evaluating long-term housing and insurance exposure.

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Monthly Temperature

30-year climate normals (avg. monthly temperature)

Climate Data
Hardiness Zone
5a
Annual Snow Days
0
Annual Precipitation
41.25 in
FEMA NRI rating
Very Low

Climate & Environment key statistics

Climate statistics
Climate
Hardiness zone5a
Annual precip (in)41.25
Snow days0
Broadband access74.8%
Risk & Air Quality statistics
Risk & Air Quality
NRI ratingVery Low
NRI risk index26.4
Flood risk (NRI)50.0
Wildfire risk (NRI)17.2
Hurricane risk (NRI)65.5
IRS net migration40