Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hawley, PA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 45.1"
- Annual precip
- 147d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hawley
Hawley, Pennsylvania averages 47°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 45.1"
- annual precipitation · 47" snow
- 147 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
45.1"
Annual Snow
47.1"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
45.1"
Plus 47.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hawley) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Hawley area.
How Hawley compares to every U.S. city
Hawley's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Hawley
MethodologyZooming out from Hawley's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2" | 13.0" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.7" | 13.2" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5" | 9.4" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7" | 1.1" | 15.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 0.2 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 11.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2" | 1.3" | 21.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.6" | 9.1" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.2"
Snow: 13.0"
10.9 days with precipitation
February 2.7"
Snow: 13.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
March 3.5"
Snow: 9.4"
10.4 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
Snow: 1.1"
11.4 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
12.6 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
11.9 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
11.0 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
10.3 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
9.8 days with precipitation
October 4.4"
10.6 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
Snow: 1.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
December 3.6"
Snow: 9.1"
11.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
147 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,062
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
376
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hawley's climate means for you
Hawley runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 147 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,062 heating and 376 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: Hawley, PA
In Hawley, Pennsylvania, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00363758, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Hawley averages 45.1 inches of precipitation annually, with 47.1 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 147 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 10 and the first fall freeze near October 4. Turning to energy use, 7,062 heating degree days and 376 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hawley scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Hawley, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hawley, Pennsylvania is 47°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Hawley get? ▼
Hawley receives 45.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 47.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hawley? ▼
Hawley has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Hawley? ▼
Hawley has approximately 147 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 10 and the first fall freeze around October 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hawley? ▼
Hawley has 7,062 heating degree days and 376 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 Hawley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00363758 near Hawley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00363758. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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