McSherrystown, PA has a humid continental climate which is characterized by warm and humid summers, cold winters, and relatively moderate temperatures year-round. During the summer months, temperatures can reach highs of up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit with high levels of humidity. Winters are relatively cold with temperatures reaching lows of 20 degrees Fahrenheit on average, although sometimes lower temperatures are possible due to snowfall. The spring and fall months are generally milder with temperatures usually ranging from 40 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average amount of precipitation throughout the year which helps to keep the environment lush and green in the warmer months.
McSherrystown, Pennsylvania gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
McSherrystown averages 26 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in McSherrystown. The US average is 205 sunny days.
McSherrystown gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year