Kittanning, PA Climate


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Kittanning borough, PA has a humid continental climate, with cold and snowy winters and warm to hot summers. On average, the temperature in winter is around 32°F (0°C) while in summer it is approximately 72°F (22°C). Precipitation throughout the year is generally moderate and consistent, with an average annual precipitation of around 40 inches (102 cm). The area can occasionally experience severe weather events such as thunderstorms, high winds, hail and sometimes even tornados. Overall the climate in Kittanning borough is mild but can be unpredictable at times.

Kittanning, Pennsylvania gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Kittanning averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 165 sunny days per year in Kittanning. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Kittanning gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 143 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 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.1 Summer - 4.7 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Kittanning borough, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateKittanning, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  41.2 in.38.1 in.
  34.0 in.27.8 in.
  143.2 days106.2 days
  165 days205 days
  82.9°85.8°
  17.9°21.7°
  6.97
  3.64.3
  787 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 Kittanning borough with an average high temperature of 82.9°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania. In Kittanning borough, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Kittanning borough are June, September and August.
In Kittanning borough, there are 8.2 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 Kittanning borough with an average of 17.9°. This is colder than most places in Pennsylvania.
In Kittanning borough, there are 139.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Pennsylvania.
In Kittanning borough, there are 5.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Pennsylvania.
Humidity in Kittanning borough is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in July and August. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Kittanning borough with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 31% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 41.2 inches in Kittanning borough means that it is drier than most places in Pennsylvania.
January is the rainiest month in Kittanning borough with 14.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 9.5 rainy days. There are 143.2 rainy days annually in Kittanning borough, which is rainier than most places in Pennsylvania. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 34.0 inches in Kittanning borough means that it is snowier than most places in Pennsylvania. January is the snowiest month in Kittanning borough with 12.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 14 years ago

A hidden treasure in Western Pennsylvania.Located 40 miles north of Pittsburgh along the Allegheny river.When I think of friendly I think Western Pennsylvania .We  More

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