State College, PA has a humid continental climate with moderately cold winters and warm summers. Winters can be marked by occasional snowfall, while the summer months typically range from mildly warm to hot. Precipitation is common throughout the year, although it can vary significantly month-to-month with a peak in springtime rainfall. Overall, State College experiences four distinct seasons with varying temperatures and amounts of precipitation.
State College, Pennsylvania gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
State College averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 178 sunny days per year in State College. The US average is 205 sunny days.
State College gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 140 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year