LOCAL CLIMATE & HISTORY
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Weather Trends
The past year in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, measured against long-term normals, local records, and the weather that actually happened.
Comparing local weather history Matching recent observations with long-term normals…
Comparing local weather history Matching recent observations with long-term normals…
Harrisburg climate at a glance
Over the past year, Harrisburg recorded 122 days with rain (normally 64) and 16 days with snow (normally 6). 109 days reached 80°F or hotter (normally 50) and 27 stayed at or below freezing (normally 10). The normal high for this date is 77°F; today’s observed high was 77°F. Normals reflect 50 years of nearby station records.
Monthly precipitation normals for Harrisburg
| Month | Rain | Snow (water) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.28 in | 0.48 in | 2.76 in |
| Feb | 2.01 in | 0.69 in | 2.71 in |
| Mar | 3.03 in | 0.31 in | 3.34 in |
| Apr | 3.75 in | 0.03 in | 3.77 in |
| May | 4.78 in | 0.00 in | 4.78 in |
| Jun | 4.48 in | 0.00 in | 4.48 in |
| Jul | 4.72 in | 0.00 in | 4.72 in |
| Aug | 4.45 in | 0.00 in | 4.45 in |
| Sep | 4.87 in | 0.00 in | 4.87 in |
| Oct | 3.84 in | 0.02 in | 3.87 in |
| Nov | 2.55 in | 0.05 in | 2.60 in |
| Dec | 3.19 in | 0.29 in | 3.49 in |