1960s Reading, PA had a humid continental climate with hot and humid summers and cold winters. During the summer months average highs were in the 80s and during winter months temperatures typically stayed below freezing. Precipitation was evenly distributed throughout the year, averaging around 40 inches per year. Snowfall ranged from 30 to 40 inches annually, with most snowfall occurring between December and April. The area also experienced mild thunderstorms in the summer months, bringing a mix of rain and hail.
Reading (zip 19608), Pennsylvania gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Reading (zip 19608) averages 21 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in Reading (zip 19608). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Reading (zip 19608) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21 inches of snow a year