Nelson, PA is located in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains near the West Virginia border. This region has a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. The average temperature in July ranges from 73°F during the day to 54°F at night, while January averages between 29°F and 18°F. Precipitation is generally moderate throughout the year, with an average of 39 inches per year falling mostly as rain or snow. Winters are snowy and can see up to 59 inches of snowfall annually. Summers are generally sunny but can be quite humid with occasional thunderstorms rolling through in the afternoon.
Nelson, Pennsylvania gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Nelson averages 41 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 177 sunny days per year in Nelson. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Nelson gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 136 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 14
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year