Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hidden Valley, PA Climate
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- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 55.9"
- Annual precip
- 168d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania averages 47°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 55.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 168 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
55.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
55.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hidden Valley) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Hidden Valley area.
How Hidden Valley compares to every U.S. city
Hidden Valley's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Hidden Valley
MethodologyHidden Valley'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.5" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.9" | 22.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5" | 13.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4" | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 4.2" | 20.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.0" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.5"
February 4.9"
March 4.5"
April 5.5"
May 5.4"
June 4.7"
July 4.2"
August 4.7"
September 4.3"
October 4.1"
November 4.2"
December 5.0"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
168 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,799
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
320
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hidden Valley's climate means for you
Hidden Valley runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 168 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,799 heating and 320 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: Hidden Valley, PA
In Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00363928, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Hidden Valley receives roughly 55.9 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 168 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 2 and the first fall freeze near October 17. For energy use, 6,799 heating degree days and 320 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hidden Valley scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Hidden Valley, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania is 47°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Hidden Valley get? ▼
Hidden Valley receives 55.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hidden Valley? ▼
Hidden Valley has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Hidden Valley? ▼
Hidden Valley has approximately 168 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 2 and the first fall freeze around October 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hidden Valley? ▼
Hidden Valley has 6,799 heating degree days and 320 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 Hidden Valley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00363928 near Hidden Valley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00363928. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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