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What’s the climate like in 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.

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.

On average, Pennsylvania gets 1949 mm of precipitation each year, including rain, snow, and hail. Of this, about 115 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 833 mm of precipitation each year.

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Temp. max (°C) 2 4 9 17 23 27 30 29 25 18 11 6
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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

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

The best time to visit Pennsylvania for pleasant 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, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 17°C
  • Highest temperature: 30°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: 2°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 1949 mm per year, averaging 162 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 115 cm per year
  • Driest months: 111 mm in January, 114 mm in March and 118 mm in November
  • Wettest months: 249 mm in July, 207 mm in August and 185 mm in May

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

Average Temperature per Month in Pennsylvania

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Pennsylvania, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Pennsylvania, United States,

Average Precipitation per Month in Pennsylvania

This graph shows how much precipitation Pennsylvania, United States, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Pennsylvania, United States,

Average Snowfall per Month in Pennsylvania

This graph shows how much snow Pennsylvania, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Pennsylvania, United States,

Average UV Index per Month in Pennsylvania

This graph 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.

UV Index per Month in Pennsylvania, United States,

Yearly Temperature in Pennsylvania

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Pennsylvania, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Pennsylvania, United States,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Pennsylvania

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Pennsylvania, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Pennsylvania, United States,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Pennsylvania

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Pennsylvania, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Pennsylvania, United States,

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Average Weather in Pennsylvania by Month

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