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United States / Pennsylvania / Pittsburgh Metro Area / Butler County / Slippery Rock University / Zip Codes
Slippery Rock University, PA enjoys four distinct seasons throughout the year. The summers tend to be warm and humid, with temperatures averaging around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures typically ranging from 30-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring and fall are mild but can bring a variety of weather conditions such as rain showers or even snowstorms. Overall, Slippery Rock University experiences a temperate climate that makes it an ideal place to visit or reside during any time of the year.
Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.1 Summer - 4.4 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Slippery Rock University, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Slippery Rock University with an average high temperature of 82.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Pennsylvania. In Slippery Rock University, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Slippery Rock University are June, August and September.
In Slippery Rock University, there are 6.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Pennsylvania.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Slippery Rock University with an average of 17.9°. This is colder than most places in Pennsylvania.
In Slippery Rock University, there are 135.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Pennsylvania.
In Slippery Rock University, there are 5.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Pennsylvania.
Humidity in Slippery Rock University is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in July and August. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Slippery Rock University with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.8 inches in Slippery Rock University means that it is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.
January is the rainiest month in Slippery Rock University with 16.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 10.4 rainy days. There are 158.1 rainy days annually in Slippery Rock University, which is rainier than most places in Pennsylvania. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 39.4 inches in Slippery Rock University means that it is snowier than most places in Pennsylvania. January is the snowiest month in Slippery Rock University with 11.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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