Shanksville, PA has a humid continental climate characterized by hot, humid summers and cold winters. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year with snowfall being heaviest in January and February. The region typically experiences five distinct seasons with spring usually beginning in mid-April and lasting until late June. Summers are usually hot and humid, while autumns bring mild temperatures and an abundance of colorful foliage. Winters in Shanksville can be especially cold, however temperatures rarely drop below -10°F (-23°C).
Shanksville, Pennsylvania gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Shanksville averages 80 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 160 sunny days per year in Shanksville. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Shanksville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 159 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 80 inches of snow a year