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The climate of Pennsylvania

The current climate in Pennsylvania features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 2°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -6°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Pennsylvania, United States.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Pennsylvania in recent years was 37°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -15°C in January 2014.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Pennsylvania gets 1949 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 115 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

The climate in Pennsylvania is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Pennsylvania to get the full picture of the climate.

Best time to visit Pennsylvania?

The best time to visit Pennsylvania for mild to warm weather is April up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Pennsylvania.

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Climate Table of Pennsylvania

The climate table of Pennsylvania shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 2 4 9 17 23 27 30 29 25 18 11 6
Temp. min (°C) -6 -5 0 5 11 16 19 18 14 9 1 -1
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Precipitation (mm) 111 139 114 163 185 170 249 207 170 173 118 150
Snow (cm) 27 33 17 4,9 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,7 24
UV Index 2 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 2 2

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Pennsylvania, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Pennsylvania

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Yearly Temperature in Pennsylvania

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Pennsylvania, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Pennsylvania

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Pennsylvania

Average Snowfall per Month in Pennsylvania

Total Yearly Snowfall in Pennsylvania

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Pennsylvania, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Pennsylvania

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Average weather in Pennsylvania by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Pennsylvania. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.