West Hanover, PA has a humid continental climate with warm to hot summers and cold winters. The average summer temperature is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) while the winter temperatures hover around 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 degree Celsius). Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, although summer months tend to have more precipitation than winter months. Snowfall in West Hanover occurs mainly between December and April, with an average of 22 inches of snowfall per year. The town sees over 200 sunny days a year, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, fishing and camping.
West Hanover, Pennsylvania gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
West Hanover averages 27 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 West Hanover. The US average is 205 sunny days.
West Hanover 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 22
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year