Fairfield Township (Westmoreland County) located in Southwestern Pennsylvania has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The township experiences four distinct seasons, with temperatures ranging from an average of 25°F to 78°F. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year with an average of 40 inches annually. Snowfall typically occurs during the months of November through March and can range anywhere from 5-15 inches depending on the season and weather patterns. Generally, spring and summer are the most pleasant times of year in Fairfield Township, as temperatures are still comfortable but rainfall is at its lowest.
Fairfield township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fairfield township (Westmoreland County) averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 162 sunny days per year in Fairfield township (Westmoreland County). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fairfield township (Westmoreland County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 148 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year