Dunmore, PA Climate


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Dunmore, PA has a humid continental climate with mild summers and cold winters. The average high temperature in the summer is 79 degrees Fahrenheit while the average low temperature in the winter is about 22 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of about 42 inches annually. Snowfall can be quite heavy during the winter months, averaging around 48 inches per year. Temperatures are typically moderate compared to other parts of the United States, allowing for enjoyable outdoor activities throughout most of the year.

Dunmore, Pennsylvania gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Dunmore averages 48 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 174 sunny days per year in Dunmore. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Dunmore gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 134 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 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 48 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Dunmore is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Pennsylvania.

9.1 Summer - 4.6 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Dunmore, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateDunmore, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  41.4 in.38.1 in.
  48.4 in.27.8 in.
  133.5 days106.2 days
  174 days205 days
  81.2°85.8°
  15.8°21.7°
  6.77
  3.64.3
  968 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Dunmore with an average high temperature of 81.2°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Pennsylvania. In Dunmore, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Dunmore are June, August and July.
In Dunmore, there are 5.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Pennsylvania.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Dunmore with an average of 15.8°. This is colder than most places in Pennsylvania.
In Dunmore, there are 142.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Pennsylvania.
In Dunmore, there are 5.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Pennsylvania.
Humidity in Dunmore is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Dunmore with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 41.4 inches in Dunmore means that it is drier than most places in Pennsylvania.
May is the rainiest month in Dunmore with 12.8 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 10.1 rainy days. There are 133.5 rainy days annually in Dunmore, which is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 48.4 inches in Dunmore means that it is snowier than most places in Pennsylvania. January is the snowiest month in Dunmore with 14.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 15 years ago

Typical Northeast climate in semi mountainous area. Only 100 or so sunny days and noticeable four season changes. Great fall colors abound and can get cold and snowy  More

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