Punxsutawney, PA has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons, which is typical for the northeastern United States. The summers generally bring hot and humid weather with temperatures in the 80s, and thunderstorms are common. In the winter, temperatures can range from the teens to below zero, often accompanied by snowfall. Spring brings mild temperatures and rain showers, while autumn is cooler but usually sunny.
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Punxsutawney averages 49 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 159 sunny days per year in Punxsutawney. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Punxsutawney gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 167 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 49 inches of snow a year