Columbia County Climate
Columbia County, Pennsylvania
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
47.6°F
Annual Precip
48.4"
Annual Snowfall
46.0"
Extreme Heat Days
4
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
6b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
2,377
Favors cool-season crops
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Weather Alerts
Climate Advisory: Columbia County
Climate Verdict
Columbia County has a cool, averaging 47.6°F annually, moderately wet with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation, rare extreme heat with only 4.2 days above 90°F annually, moderate snowfall of 46.0 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 24.5°F. summers are pleasantly cool with July averaging 69.4°F. The 45°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Columbia County closely matches the Pennsylvania statewide average temperature of 49.8°F, it is somewhat wetter than average for Pennsylvania.
Climate Profile
About Columbia County Weather
A cool, damp climate
Columbia County maintains an average annual temperature of 47.6°F, well below the national median. It is a wet region, with 48.4 inches of precipitation annually exceeding the typical U.S. average.
Cooler than the state average
The county is roughly 2.3 degrees cooler than the Pennsylvania state average of 49.9°F. It ranks among the state's cooler counties, particularly due to its chilly 26.9°F winter average.
Wetter than surrounding counties
With 48.4 inches of precipitation, Columbia is wetter than neighboring Clinton and Clearfield. It experiences similar temperature patterns to Clearfield but receives much more annual rainfall.
Snowy winters and gentle summers
The county receives 46.0 inches of snow per year and averages just 4 days of extreme heat over 90°F. July stays comfortable with an average of 69.4°F, making it a refuge from coastal heatwaves.
Invest in moisture control
High annual precipitation makes basement waterproofing and gutter maintenance a priority for local residents. Heating remains the primary utility concern given the cold January lows of 24.5°F.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.