Shamokin Township, PA has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid while winters are cold and often snowy. Average temperatures in the summer range from the high 70s to mid-80s, while winter temperatures usually hover between the mid-20s and low 30s. The township typically sees around 44 inches of precipitation annually, with most of that occurring in late spring and early summer as thunderstorms roll through from the nearby mountains. The area is also susceptible to snowfall during the winter months, which can bring heavy snowfalls and blizzards throughout the season.
Shamokin township, Pennsylvania gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Shamokin township averages 30 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 184 sunny days per year in Shamokin township. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Shamokin township gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 124 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 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year