What is today's weather forecast for South Shaftsbury, VT?

Today's forecast for South Shaftsbury shows a low of 13 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for South Shaftsbury, VT?

The 7-day forecast for South Shaftsbury shows highs from 27 to 50 degrees and lows from 13 to 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in South Shaftsbury, VT this week?

Yes, rain is possible in South Shaftsbury this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (20% chance), Thursday (100% chance), Friday (90% chance), Saturday (40% chance).

How accurate is the South Shaftsbury weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate South Shaftsbury forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

South Shaftsbury, VT Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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20°F
Feels Like 20°F

Humidity 81% Dew Point 15°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.06 in.

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 3.8 mi. SSW of central South Shaftsbury
at 12:54 AM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

20%

ThuDec 18

FriDec 19

90%

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 27°F to a high of 50°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 1°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 36°F with lows around 19°F.

This Date in Weather History

1839 - The first of triple storms hit Massachusetts Bay. The storm produced whole gales, and more than 20 inches of snow in interior New England. There was great loss of life at Gloucester MA.

South Shaftsbury, VT 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind.

Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 18. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 40. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: A slight chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Night: A chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

About South Shaftsbury, VT

South Shaftsbury is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Shaftsbury in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 681 at the 2020 census. American poet Robert Frost lived in the area in two separate farms, The Gully and the Stone House, which is now a museum. While residing in the area he wrote poems like Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening and other poems in his Pulitzer Prize-winning collection, New Hampshire and received two Pulitzer Prizes.

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