Ulster, Pennsylvania has a humid continental climate, meaning it experiences hot summers and cold winters with moderate precipitation throughout the year. During the summer months, temperatures usually range from the mid-70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit with occasional heat waves that can reach up into the 90s. In contrast, winter temperatures in Ulster typically linger around the low 30s and 40s Fahrenheit with harsh winds that make it feel much colder. Snowfall is common during the winter months while rainfall is spread out evenly over the course of the year. All in all, Ulster has a typical Mid-Atlantic climate which provides its residents with four distinct seasons each year.
Ulster, Pennsylvania gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ulster averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 165 sunny days per year in Ulster. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ulster gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 133 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 15
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year