Climate. Population

Vermont ( ⁱ /vɜ rˈ mɒ nt/) is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Vermont is the 6th least extensive and the 2nd least populous of the 50 United States. It is the only New England state not bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Champlain forms half of Vermont's western border, which it shares with the state of New York. The Green Mountains are within the state. Vermont is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west, and the province of Quebec to the north.

Vermont comprises 9, 614 square miles (24, 900 km²). Land comprises 9, 250 square miles (24, 000 km²) and water comprises 365 square miles (950 km²). It is the only state that does not have any buildings taller than 124 feet (38 m).

The origin of the name " Vermont" is uncertain, but likely comes from the French les Verts Monts, meaning " the Green Mountains". The Green Mountain range forms a north–south spine running most of the length of the state, slightly west of its center.

Climate

The annual mean temperature for the state is 43 °F (6 °C). Vermont has a humid continental climate, with muddy springs, in general a mild early summer, hot Augusts; it has colorful autumns: Vermont's hills reveal red, orange, and (on sugar maples) gold foliage as cold weather approaches. Winters are colder at higher elevations. Similar to Minsk.

Vermont is the seventh coldest state in the country.

The highest recorded temperature was 105 °F (41 °C); the lowest recorded temperature was − 50 °F (− 46 °C); this is the lowest temperature recorded in New England.

In the past four centuries, Vermont has experienced a few earthquakes rarely centered under Vermont, the highest being a Richter magnitude scale 6. 0 in 1952.

Population

In 2013, Vermont has an estimated population of 626, 630. Vermont's population is: 50. 8% female 49. 2% male; 2nd highest proportion of non-Hispanic Whites (94. 3%)

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