Bensalem, PA has a humid continental climate similar to much of the northeastern United States. In the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) with high humidity and rainfall. In the winter months, temperatures drop down to an average of 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius), with occasional snowfalls and cold winds. All four seasons are distinct in Bensalem, with spring usually bringing rain showers and mild temperatures. Regardless of the season, residents will need warm clothing for the cooler days and evenings as well as sunscreen to protect from the strong summer sun.
Bensalem, Pennsylvania gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Bensalem averages 11 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Bensalem. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Bensalem gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 11 inches of snow a year