Fayette County is located in southwestern Pennsylvania and has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, moderated winters. Summers in Fayette County usually bring temperatures around the mid-70s and generally low humidity levels. The winter months are usually quite cold, with temperatures dropping below freezing regularly. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, but snowfall amounts vary significantly from year to year. Overall, Fayette County typically sees mild weather conditions that are ideal for outdoor activities all year round.
Fayette County, Pennsylvania gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fayette County averages 32 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 Fayette County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fayette County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 154 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year