Hempfield township (Westmoreland County), PA has a humid continental climate typical of the Mid-Atlantic region. The area experiences four distinct seasons, with summers typically being warm and humid, while winters are cold and snowy. Annual precipitation here averages 40 inches, with snowfall of about 41 inches each season. The area is located in a transition zone between the humid subtropical and humid continental climate regions, so temperatures can fluctuate throughout the year. In general, summers in Hempfield are mild and sunny, whereas winters are cool and often wet.
Hempfield township (Westmoreland County), Pennsylvania gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hempfield township (Westmoreland County) averages 31 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 Hempfield township (Westmoreland County). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hempfield township (Westmoreland County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 142 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 20
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 31 inches of snow a year