Hershey, PA Climate

Hershey, PA has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Temperatures range from an average high of around 82°F (28°C) in the summer to an average low of around 24°F (-4°C) in the winter, although temperatures can dip considerably lower during extreme cold spells. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year and snowfall is common during the winter months.

Hershey, Pennsylvania gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hershey averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Hershey. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hershey 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.

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Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year

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Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.8 Summer - 5.2 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Hershey, while January and February are the least comfortable months.