The climate of Gettysburg, PA Metro Area is generally considered to be a humid continental climate. Summers are warm and humid with temperatures reaching up to the mid-80s on average, while winters can be cold and snowy. The area receives an average of 38 inches of precipitation per year, mainly in the form of rain, though snowfall is common in the winter months. Despite its location in the northeastern United States, Gettysburg experiences relatively mild changes in temperature throughout the year due to its proximity to large bodies of water such as Lake Erie and Chesapeake Bay.
Gettysburg Metro Area, Pennsylvania gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Gettysburg Metro Area 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 Gettysburg Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Gettysburg Metro Area 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