The climate in the York-Hanover, PA Metro Area is generally mild and temperate. The area experiences four distinct seasons, with cold winters that bring snow and cold temperatures, and hot summers that can reach the high 80s. Spring and fall are comfortable, with temperatures ranging from 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, though it increases in spring and summer due to thunderstorms. Winters tend to be drier than other seasons as precipitation often falls as snow rather than rain. Overall, the York-Hanover Metro Area has a moderate climate that is neither too hot nor too cold for most of the year.
York-Hanover Metro Area, Pennsylvania gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
York-Hanover Metro Area averages 26 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 193 sunny days per year in York-Hanover Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
York-Hanover Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 121 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 26 inches of snow a year