2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Harrisburg, PA vs Amherst, OH

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- Amherst has 6.9% less rainy days than Harrisburg.
- Amherst has 16.6% less Sunny Days than Harrisburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Amherst scores 5.6% worse than Harrisburg
 Harrisburg, PAAmherst, OHUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall26  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock133106
 Sunny193  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6892443
Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 9 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Amherst    1 Reviews

You can go for a walk at 3 am and be safe. Its the type of town you can leave your car doors unlocked.No crime.Really good schools. Its a typical American quaint  More

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