Frost line depth in Vermont
Estimated frost depth in typical soil runs from 38″ to 49″ across Vermont's 14 counties. Pick your county or enter a ZIP code for a local estimate.
Deepest frost
- Essex County 49″
- Orleans County 48″
- Caledonia County 46″
- Washington County 46″
- Lamoille County 45″
Mildest
- Rutland County 38″
- Bennington County 39″
- Windham County 39″
- Addison County 42″
- Windsor County 42″
Frost depth by county
| County | Est. frost (typical soil) | Typical code range |
|---|---|---|
| Addison County | 42″ | 36–54″ |
| Bennington County | 39″ | 36–48″ |
| Caledonia County | 46″ | 36–60″ |
| Chittenden County | 44″ | 36–54″ |
| Essex County | 49″ | 42–60″ |
| Franklin County | 44″ | 36–54″ |
| Grand Isle County | 44″ | 36–54″ |
| Lamoille County | 45″ | 36–60″ |
| Orange County | 45″ | 36–54″ |
| Orleans County | 48″ | 42–60″ |
| Rutland County | 38″ | 30–48″ |
| Washington County | 46″ | 36–60″ |
| Windham County | 39″ | 36–48″ |
| Windsor County | 42″ | 36–54″ |
Common questions
What is the frost line depth in Vermont?
It ranges from about 38 inches in the mildest county to 49 inches in the coldest, in typical soil.
Which Vermont county has the deepest frost?
Essex County, at about 49 inches in typical soil.