Latrobe, PA Climate


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Latrobe, PA has a humid continental climate year round, with four distinct seasons. In the summer months, temperatures can reach into the high 80s and low 90s, while in the winter months the temperatures can drop to below freezing. During spring and fall, temperatures tend to be mild and comfortable. The city receives an average of 36 inches of precipitation each year, with most occurring during spring and summer months. Snowfall is common during winter months, but generally does not accumulate too heavily throughout the season. Overall, Latrobe enjoys a moderate climate that typically appeals to most people.

Latrobe, Pennsylvania gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Latrobe averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 164 sunny days per year in Latrobe. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Latrobe 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 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Latrobe is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Pennsylvania.

9.1 Summer - 4.8 Winter
August, June and July are the most pleasant months in Latrobe, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLatrobe, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  45.0 in.38.1 in.
  35.3 in.27.8 in.
  141.5 days106.2 days
  164 days205 days
  83.2°85.8°
  19.9°21.7°
  77
  3.54.3
  1014 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 Latrobe with an average high temperature of 83.2°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania. In Latrobe, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Latrobe are June, September and August.
In Latrobe, there are 8.0 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 Latrobe with an average of 19.9°. This is warmer than most places in Pennsylvania.
In Latrobe, there are 124.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.
In Latrobe, there are 3.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Pennsylvania.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Latrobe 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.
July is the wettest month in Latrobe with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.0 inches in Latrobe means that it is wetter than most places in Pennsylvania.
January is the rainiest month in Latrobe with 14.1 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 9.5 rainy days. There are 141.5 rainy days annually in Latrobe, 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 35.3 inches in Latrobe means that it is snowier than most places in Pennsylvania. January is the snowiest month in Latrobe with 11.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 14 years ago

Pros: four seasons, 1hr away from Pittsburgh, good schools, good kids activities, affordable, a couple good parks Cons: a lot of old houses, no sidewalks outside of  More

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