Bethel, Vermont has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 0.4 °C (low) to 13.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1119.4 Millimeters. Bethel is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13.4 °C | -2 °C | 77.22 mm |
| February | -12.9 °C | -0.1 °C | 67.82 mm |
| March | -7.8 °C | 4.6 °C | 87.38 mm |
| April | -1.1 °C | 12.4 °C | 87.88 mm |
| May | 5.4 °C | 19.9 °C | 87.88 mm |
| June | 10.5 °C | 24.4 °C | 115.82 mm |
| July | 13.4 °C | 27.2 °C | 115.82 mm |
| August | 12.4 °C | 25.8 °C | 103.38 mm |
| September | 8.4 °C | 22.2 °C | 89.92 mm |
| October | 2.3 °C | 14.6 °C | 105.92 mm |
| November | -3.1 °C | 7.4 °C | 82.55 mm |
| December | -8.8 °C | 0.9 °C | 97.79 mm |
| Annual | 0.4 °C | 13.1 °C | 1119.38 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |