Adams County, PA has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures generally range from 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit, while during the winter months temperatures are usually between 25 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year due to the area's location in a humid temperate climate zone. Rainfall averages around 36 inches annually, with snow reaching up to 20 inches each year. The county also experiences strong winds throughout the year due to its close proximity to Lake Erie and the Atlantic Ocean.
Adams County, Pennsylvania gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Adams County averages 27 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 Adams County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Adams County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 21
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year