Carbon County Climate
Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Avg Annual Temp
50.0°F
Annual Precip
51.9"
Annual Snowfall
27.3"
Extreme Heat Days
4.2
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Carbon County Weather
An Average American Temperature Profile
Carbon County averages exactly 50.0°F annually, which sits close to the national median. It experiences the distinct seasonal shifts of the Appalachian foothills.
Representative of Pennsylvania's Climate
The county's 50.0°F average perfectly mirrors the Pennsylvania state average of 49.9°F. It serves as a climate bridge between the warmer southeast and colder northern tier.
A Wetter Alternative to Neighbors
Carbon County receives 51.9 inches of rain, making it wetter than the state average of 45.3 inches. It is notably cooler than its southeastern neighbor, Bucks County.
Heavy Rainfall and Low Heat
The county records 51.9 inches of precipitation and 27.3 inches of snow annually. Despite a July average of 72.1°F, extreme heat is rare with only 4 days over 90°F.
Focus on Moisture and Drainage
High annual precipitation of nearly 52 inches requires well-maintained gutters and sump pumps. Residents can often skip heavy AC usage since extreme heat occurs only four days a year.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.