Lykens, PA has a humid continental climate, resulting in sometimes extreme weather conditions. The summers are usually hot and humid with temperatures often reaching into the 90’s. Winters can be cold and snowy, and temperatures below freezing are common throughout the season. Spring and fall are generally mild with occasional precipitation. On average, rainfall is around 45 inches per year. Overall, the climate of Lykens, PA is quite variable but rarely extreme in either direction.
Lykens township, Pennsylvania gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lykens township averages 28 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Lykens township. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lykens township gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 123 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year