Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Glenwillard Dashields L&d, PA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 38.5"
- Annual precip
- 214d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Glenwillard Dashields L&d
Glenwillard Dashields L&d, Pennsylvania averages 52°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 38.5"
- annual precipitation · 20" snow
- 214 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
38.5"
Annual Snow
19.8"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
38.5"
Plus 19.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Glenwillard Dashields L&d) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Glenwillard Dashields L&d area.
How Glenwillard Dashields L&d compares to every U.S. city
Glenwillard Dashields L&d's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Glenwillard Dashields L&d
MethodologyGlenwillard Dashields L&d's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6" | 9.1" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7" | 5.2" | 21.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2" | 2.6" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.9 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8" | 0.1" | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7" | 0.3" | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8" | 2.5" | 17.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.6"
Snow: 9.1"
15.2 days with precipitation
February 2.7"
Snow: 5.2"
12.6 days with precipitation
March 3.2"
Snow: 2.6"
13.0 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
12.4 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
11.3 days with precipitation
July 3.9"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
8.8 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
8.5 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
Snow: 0.1"
10.0 days with precipitation
November 2.7"
Snow: 0.3"
11.2 days with precipitation
December 2.8"
Snow: 2.5"
13.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
214 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,644
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
840
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Glenwillard Dashields L&d's climate means for you
Glenwillard Dashields L&d runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 214 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,644 heating and 840 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Glenwillard Dashields L&d, PA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Glenwillard Dashields L&d, Pennsylvania as a location with an annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00363343, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Glenwillard Dashields L&d receives roughly 38.5 inches of precipitation each year, with 19.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 214 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 8 and the first fall freeze near November 8. For energy use, 5,644 heating degree days and 840 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Glenwillard Dashields L&d scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Glenwillard Dashields L&d, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Glenwillard Dashields L&d, Pennsylvania is 52°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Glenwillard Dashields L&d get? ▼
Glenwillard Dashields L&d receives 38.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 19.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Glenwillard Dashields L&d? ▼
Glenwillard Dashields L&d has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Glenwillard Dashields L&d? ▼
Glenwillard Dashields L&d has approximately 214 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 8 and the first fall freeze around November 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Glenwillard Dashields L&d? ▼
Glenwillard Dashields L&d has 5,644 heating degree days and 840 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Glenwillard Dashields L&d climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00363343 near Glenwillard Dashields L&d.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00363343. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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