Pike County Climate
Pike County, Pennsylvania
Avg Annual Temp
47.5°F
Annual Precip
46.2"
Annual Snowfall
44.0"
Extreme Heat Days
7.5
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Pike County Weather
Cold and Snowy Mountain Climate
Pike County averages 47.5°F annually, making it one of the cooler counties in the United States. Its rugged continental climate is defined by long, cold winters and high snowfall.
One of Pennsylvania's Coldest Spots
The county is 2.4 degrees cooler than the state average of 49.9°F. While its 46.2 inches of precipitation is close to the state average, a large portion of that falls as snow.
Leading the Region in Snowfall
Pike is a regional outlier for winter weather, receiving a substantial 44.0 inches of snow each year. This is significantly higher than its neighbors to the south in the Lehigh Valley.
Deep Winters and Cool Summers
January temperatures average a chilly 24.1°F, leading to persistent snow cover. Summers are very mild, with only 8 days of extreme heat and July averages remaining below 70°F.
Prepare for Long Winters
Residents need heavy-duty winter equipment to handle the 44 inches of snow and sub-freezing January nights. Central air conditioning is less of a priority given the rare occurrence of extreme heat.
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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.