What’s the climate like in Hershey?
The current climate in Hershey features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Hershey in recent years was 37°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -13°C in January 2014.
On average, Hershey gets 1850 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 62 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Hershey?
The best time to visit Hershey for mild to warm weather is April, May and July up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Hershey.
Climate Table of Hershey
The climate table of Hershey 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 12 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 125 | 85 | 176 | 140 | 106 | 275 | 162 | 247 | 189 | 134 | 105 | 106 |
| Snow (cm) | 16 | 12 | 25 | 1,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,8 | 7,0 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 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: 18°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1850 mm per year, averaging 154 mm per month
- Snowfall: 62 cm per year
- Driest months: 85 mm in February, 105 mm in November and 106 mm in May
- Wettest months: 275 mm in June, 247 mm in August and 189 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Hershey
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Hershey
This graph shows how much rainfall Hershey, Pennsylvania, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Hershey
This graph shows how much snow Hershey, Pennsylvania, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Hershey
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Hershey
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Hershey
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Hershey, Pennsylvania, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Hershey
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Hershey, Pennsylvania, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Hershey by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hershey. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
