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United States / Pennsylvania / Williamsport Metro Area / Lycoming County / Franklin township (Lycoming County) / Zip Codes
Franklin Township (Lycoming County) in Pennsylvania has a humid continental climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Average daily temperatures in July reach as high as 87°F while the coldest month of January can dip down to an average of 21°F. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year with about 43 inches of rainfall a year, although some snowfall can occur during winter months. The area is also known for its four distinct seasons, with cool springtime temperatures and colorful autumn foliage that make it a popular destination for outdoor activities.

Franklin township (Lycoming County), Pennsylvania gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Franklin township (Lycoming County) averages 34 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 Franklin township (Lycoming County). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Franklin township (Lycoming County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 130 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Franklin township (Lycoming County) is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.

9.1 Summer - 4.8 Winter
August, June and July are the most pleasant months in Franklin township (Lycoming County), while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateFranklin township (Lycoming County), PennsylvaniaUnited States
  42.7 in.38.1 in.
  33.7 in.27.8 in.
  130.1 days106.2 days
  177 days205 days
  83.0°85.8°
  17.9°21.7°
  6.97
  3.84.3
  1140 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

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 Franklin township (Lycoming County) with an average high temperature of 83.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania. In Franklin township (Lycoming County), there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Franklin township (Lycoming County) are June, August and September.
In Franklin township (Lycoming County), there are 9.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Franklin township (Lycoming County) with an average of 17.9°. This is colder than most places in Pennsylvania.
In Franklin township (Lycoming County), there are 132.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.
In Franklin township (Lycoming County), there are 2.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Franklin township (Lycoming County) but some summer days can be muggy. July is the most humid month, though it is still relatively mild compared to many other places. The most humid months are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Franklin township (Lycoming County) with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.7 inches in Franklin township (Lycoming County) means that it is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.
May is the rainiest month in Franklin township (Lycoming County) with 12.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 9.0 rainy days. There are 130.1 rainy days annually in Franklin township (Lycoming County), which is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 33.7 inches in Franklin township (Lycoming County) means that it is snowier than most places in Pennsylvania. January is the snowiest month in Franklin township (Lycoming County) with 10.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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