King of Prussia, PA Climate


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King of Prussia, PA has a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot and humid summers and cold winters. The area experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year, with January lows averaging in the low twenties and July highs reaching up into the upper eighties. In winter, King of Prussia typically sees several inches of snowfall and some freezing rain while summer can bring occasional thunderstorms. Overall, the area enjoys a mild climate year-round that is well suited to outdoor recreation and activities.

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

King of Prussia averages 17 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in King of Prussia. The US average is 205 sunny days.

King of Prussia gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 114 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 21
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for King of Prussia is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Pennsylvania.

8.5 Summer - 5.5 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in King of Prussia, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateKing of Prussia, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  46.9 in.38.1 in.
  16.6 in.27.8 in.
  113.5 days106.2 days
  207 days205 days
  87.2°85.8°
  21.2°21.7°
  7.27
  4.14.3
  200 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 King of Prussia with an average high temperature of 87.2°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Pennsylvania. In King of Prussia, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for King of Prussia are September, May and June.
In King of Prussia, there are 25.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Pennsylvania.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for King of Prussia with an average of 21.2°. This is warmer than most places in Pennsylvania.
In King of Prussia, there are 115.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Pennsylvania.
In King of Prussia, there are 1.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Pennsylvania.
The humidity is usually comfortable in King of Prussia but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
September is the wettest month in King of Prussia with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 26% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.9 inches in King of Prussia means that it is wetter than most places in Pennsylvania.
April is the rainiest month in King of Prussia with 11.5 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.0 rainy days. There are 113.5 rainy days annually in King of Prussia, which is one of the least rainy places in Pennsylvania. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 16.6 inches in King of Prussia means that it is one of the least snowy places in Pennsylvania. February is the snowiest month in King of Prussia with 7.4 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 14 years ago

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Over 15 years ago

KOP is what is wrong with America. Taxes may be low now, but we will pay for it later. No sidewalks, drive everywhere, no personality, no community, no  More

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King of Prussia has the lowest taxes in the 5 county area. It is centrally located just 20 minutes from center City Philadelphia, a very good public transportation  More

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