Juniata Terrace, PA Climate


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Juniata Terrace, PA enjoys a temperate climate throughout the year. During the summer months, temperatures can reach into the mid-80s, while during winter months it rarely drops below freezing. Precipitation levels are moderate and spread out evenly throughout the year. Snowfall is minimal compared to other areas and generally does not stick around for more than a few days in any given month. The area experiences plenty of sunshine throughout the year, providing residents with ample opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming and hiking.

Juniata Terrace, Pennsylvania gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Juniata Terrace averages 28 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 186 sunny days per year in Juniata Terrace. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Juniata Terrace gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 122 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Juniata Terrace is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Pennsylvania.

8.9 Summer - 5.2 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Juniata Terrace, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateJuniata Terrace, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  42.2 in.38.1 in.
  27.6 in.27.8 in.
  121.5 days106.2 days
  186 days205 days
  84.1°85.8°
  19.3°21.7°
  7.17
  3.94.3
  558 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 Juniata Terrace with an average high temperature of 84.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Pennsylvania. In Juniata Terrace, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Juniata Terrace are June, September and August.
In Juniata Terrace, there are 11.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Pennsylvania.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Juniata Terrace with an average of 19.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.
In Juniata Terrace, there are 128.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.
In Juniata Terrace, there are 2.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Juniata Terrace but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Juniata Terrace with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.2 inches in Juniata Terrace means that it is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.
May is the rainiest month in Juniata Terrace with 12.3 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.8 rainy days. There are 121.5 rainy days annually in Juniata Terrace, which is less rainy than most places in Pennsylvania. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 27.6 inches in Juniata Terrace means that it is less snowy than most places in Pennsylvania. January is the snowiest month in Juniata Terrace with 9.9 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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