Pennsylvania Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 35 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Pennsylvania Climate Overview

Pennsylvania has an average annual temperature of 51.8°F (across all 35 cities) with approximately 1102 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 79%. The warmest city is Downingtown with average July highs of 95.9°F, while Scranton is the coldest with average January lows of -2.7°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Downingtown
Jul High: 95.9°F
Coldest City
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Scranton
Jan Low: -2.7°F
Wettest City
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Doylestown
1188 mm/yr
Driest City
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New Castle
946 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Jul
Avg High: 93.4°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 3.2°F
Cities With Data
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35
cities in Pennsylvania
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Pennsylvania — Weather History

📅 Pennsylvania Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 35 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Pennsylvania Seasonal Climate Guide

Jul is typically the warmest month across Pennsylvania with average highs around 93.4°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 3.2°F. Jul is the wettest month with approximately 112 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 54.1°F 3.2°F 28.8°F 74 87% 1.2 1.80
Feb 56.1°F 5.7°F 30.9°F 70 86% 1.3 2.60
Mar 67.5°F 13.8°F 40.6°F 90 82% 1.2 3.70
Apr 77°F 24.8°F 50.9°F 93 79% 0.9 4.70
May 83.3°F 35.4°F 59.4°F 105 78% 0.6 5.40
Jun 89.6°F 45.5°F 67.6°F 105 76% 0.6 5.90
Jul 93.4°F 53.8°F 73.6°F 112 72% 0.5 5.90
Aug 92.3°F 51.6°F 72°F 99 70% 0.5 5.20
Sep 88.7°F 41.9°F 65.3°F 105 72% 0.6 4.20
Oct 79.3°F 30°F 54.7°F 90 76% 0.6 3.00
Nov 68.4°F 21.4°F 45°F 84 81% 0.7 2.10
Dec 57.4°F 10.9°F 34.2°F 90 86% 0.9 1.50

📈 Pennsylvania Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Pennsylvania Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Pennsylvania's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 35 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Pennsylvania

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Pennsylvania.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Pennsylvania?
Downingtown is the hottest city in Pennsylvania with an average July high of 95.9°F based on 45 years of data. View Downingtown weather history →
What is the coldest city in Pennsylvania?
Scranton is the coldest city with average January lows of -2.7°F. View Scranton weather history →
Which city in Pennsylvania gets the most rain?
Doylestown is the wettest city in Pennsylvania with approximately 1188 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Doylestown weather history →
What is the warmest month in Pennsylvania?
Jul is the warmest month across Pennsylvania, with state-wide average highs of 93.4°F and average lows of 53.8°F.
How many cities in Pennsylvania have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 35 cities in Pennsylvania, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Pennsylvania?
Jul is the sunniest month across Pennsylvania with an average solar radiation of 5.90 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 35 cities in Pennsylvania at monthly temporal resolution.