Centre County Climate
Centre County, Pennsylvania
Avg Annual Temp
47.8°F
Annual Precip
42.6"
Annual Snowfall
44.8"
Extreme Heat Days
6.8500000000000005
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Centre County Weather
Crisp Temperatures in Central Pennsylvania
Centre County averages 47.8°F annually, placing it well below the national median. Its position in the Ridge-and-Valley province dictates its cool climate.
Trailing the Statewide Temperature Average
The county's 47.8°F average is over two degrees cooler than the Pennsylvania state average of 49.9°F. This results in longer winters and shorter growing seasons.
Drier Than Many State Neighbors
While it shares a 47.8°F average with Cambria, Centre County is drier with 42.6 inches of precipitation. This is nearly three inches below the state average of 45.3 inches.
Abundant Snow and Rare Heat
Winter brings 44.8 inches of snowfall and a 24.5°F January average. Summer remains mild, as residents only face 7 days of extreme heat over 90°F.
Winterize for Significant Snow Totals
Reliable heating and snow removal are vital for the 44.8 inches of annual snow. The mild July average of 69.8°F means homes stay comfortable without excessive cooling.
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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.