The climate in 16645 Glen Hope, PA is generally classified as a humid continental climate. This means that there are large seasonal differences in temperature, with hot and humid summers, and cold winters. Precipitation levels are generally moderate year round with occasional periods of higher rainfall. During the winter months snowfall can be expected on a regular basis. In spring and summer thunderstorms are common, although they usually don’t last for more than a few hours. The area does not experience extended periods of extreme temperatures or drought conditions like those found in desert climates.
Glen Hope (zip 16645), Pennsylvania gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Glen Hope (zip 16645) averages 52 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 176 sunny days per year in Glen Hope (zip 16645). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Glen Hope (zip 16645) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 151 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 52 inches of snow a year
BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 16645 zip code is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Pennsylvania.
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Summer / Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 16645 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.