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Pennsylvania Weather Forecast

Pennsylvania weather: 69°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 69°F now🕔 10:41 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August, September and October👥 13 million

Pennsylvania weather in January

36°
average high · low 22°F
★★☆☆☆
ranked #12 of 12 months

One of the harder months here - go in with a plan.

Average high36°F
Average low22°F
Mean29°F
Rainfall3,1 in

January runs 58°F cooler than the annual average in Pennsylvania.

Compare with December or February.

Weather map for Pennsylvania

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Climate in Pennsylvania month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January36°22°3,1 in★★☆☆☆
February41°25°3,0 in★★☆☆☆
March57°37°3,7 in★★★☆☆
April66°46°3,4 in★★★★
May72°55°5,9 in★★★★
June84°64°3,1 in★★★★
July88°70°5,0 in★★★★
August83°65°3,1 in★★★★
September77°60°2,8 in★★★★
October67°48°2,1 in★★★★
November54°38°2,0 in★★★☆☆
December43°29°3,2 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Best time to visit Pennsylvania

Go in June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

How Pennsylvania compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Pennsylvania.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Maryland92 mi57°F+35°F warmer50 in
ZIP Code 2000194 mi57°F+35°F warmer47 in
Georgetown95 mi57°F+35°F warmer47 in
Washington95 mi57°F+35°F warmer47 in
Area Code 20295 mi57°F+35°F warmer47 in

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 40.2732, -76.8867. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Pennsylvania right now?

It is currently 69°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 85% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Pennsylvania?

June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Pennsylvania, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Pennsylvania in?

Pennsylvania observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:41 PM.

How many people live in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has a population of approximately 13 million.

What is the nearest airport to Pennsylvania?

The closest airports are Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 91 mi away, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 96 mi away and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 99 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Pennsylvania?

Popular options include National Mall, Watkins Glen State Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty, Hudson River and Empire State Building.

What places are in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania covers 3 places in this atlas, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia County.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 10:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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