Climate of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Point-value climate at Harrisburg (Pennsylvania, United States of America). Population approximately 528,892.
Located in Pennsylvania, United States of America, Harrisburg has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 528,892. Monthly average temperatures range from -1.4°C / 29.5°F in January to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July, with rainfall varying from 71 mm / 2.8 in (February) to 111 mm / 4.4 in (May) — about 1050 mm / 41.3 in across the year. Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Harrisburg's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.4°C29.5°F | 73 mm2.9″ | Snowy |
| February | 0.1°C32.2°F | 71 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
| March | 5°C41°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| April | 10.9°C51.6°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| May | 16.8°C62.2°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
| June | 21.7°C71.1°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| July | 24.2°C75.6°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| August | 23.3°C73.9°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| September | 19.3°C66.7°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| October | 12.7°C54.9°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| November | 6.9°C44.4°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| December | 1.5°C34.7°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Harrisburg?
Harrisburg does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Harrisburg's warmest month is July at an average of 24.2°C / 75.6°F, and its driest month is February with about 71 mm / 2.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Harrisburg?
Harrisburg, in Pennsylvania, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -1.4°C / 29.5°F in January to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1050 mm / 41.3 in, with the wettest month being May (111 mm / 4.4 in) and the driest February (71 mm / 2.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Harrisburg in July?
The average temperature in Harrisburg in July is 24.2°C / 75.6°F, with rainfall of about 94 mm / 3.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Harrisburg?
The driest month in Harrisburg is February, with about 71 mm / 2.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 0.1°C / 32.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Harrisburg?
The wettest month in Harrisburg is May, with approximately 111 mm / 4.4 in of average monthly rainfall.