Schuylkill County Climate
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
48.0°F
Annual Precip
53.4"
Annual Snowfall
44.1"
Extreme Heat Days
2
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
6b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
2,499
Favors cool-season crops
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Climate Advisory: Schuylkill County
Climate Verdict
Schuylkill County has a cool, averaging 48.0°F annually, moderately wet with 53.4 inches of annual precipitation, rare extreme heat with only 2 days above 90°F annually, moderate snowfall of 44.1 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 25.0°F. summers are warm — July averages 70.4°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
Schuylkill County closely matches the Pennsylvania statewide average temperature of 49.8°F, it is also noticeably wetter, receiving 8.3 inches more precipitation than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Schuylkill County Weather
Damp and Temperate Mid-Atlantic Climate
Schuylkill County averages 48.0°F annually, falling below the national median for temperature. Its high annual precipitation of 53.4 inches makes it wetter than many other counties across the United States.
Trailing the Pennsylvania Temperature Average
At 48.0°F, Schuylkill is nearly two degrees cooler than the Pennsylvania state average of 49.9°F. While it is not the coldest in the state, it maintains a consistently damp profile with rainfall exceeding the state average of 45.3 inches.
Wetter and Brisk Compared to Snyder
Schuylkill receives 53.4 inches of precipitation, which is nearly 10 inches more than Snyder County's 43.8 inches. It also stays cooler overall, with an annual average of 48.0°F compared to Snyder's 50.9°F.
Moderate Summers With Reliable Winter Snow
July brings a comfortable average of 70.4°F, and extreme heat days are rare with only two per year reaching 90°F. Winter remains active with 44.1 inches of snowfall and a January average of 25.0°F.
Manage Moisture and Moderate Winter Cold
Invest in a robust sump pump system to handle the high 53.4-inch annual precipitation. While summers are mild, residents still need reliable heating for the three months of sub-30°F winter weather.
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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.