Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Mahanoy City, PA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 53.6"
- Annual precip
- 175d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Mahanoy City
Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania averages 48°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 53.6"
- annual precipitation · 48" snow
- 175 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
53.6"
Annual Snow
48.0"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
53.6"
Plus 48.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Mahanoy City) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Mahanoy City area.
How Mahanoy City compares to every U.S. city
Mahanoy City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Mahanoy City
MethodologyMahanoy City'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 | 33°F (0°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.9" | 12.3" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.0" | 12.7" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2" | 9.2" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4" | 2.1" | 10.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8" | 0.5" | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1" | 2.2" | 19.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.3" | 9.0" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.9"
Snow: 12.3"
12.7 days with precipitation
February 3.0"
Snow: 12.7"
10.9 days with precipitation
March 4.2"
Snow: 9.2"
11.2 days with precipitation
April 4.4"
Snow: 2.1"
12.1 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
14.0 days with precipitation
June 5.1"
12.5 days with precipitation
July 5.2"
11.2 days with precipitation
August 4.7"
11.2 days with precipitation
September 5.2"
10.1 days with precipitation
October 4.8"
Snow: 0.5"
11.8 days with precipitation
November 4.1"
Snow: 2.2"
10.0 days with precipitation
December 4.3"
Snow: 9.0"
12.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
175 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,616
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
452
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Mahanoy City's climate means for you
Mahanoy City runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 175 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,616 heating and 452 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: Mahanoy City, PA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania as a location with an annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00365344, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Mahanoy City should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 53.6 inches, with 48.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 175 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 22. And on the energy front, 6,616 heating degree days and 452 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Mahanoy City scores 49/100 (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 Mahanoy City, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania is 48°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Mahanoy City get? ▼
Mahanoy City receives 53.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 48.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Mahanoy City? ▼
Mahanoy City has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Mahanoy City? ▼
Mahanoy City has approximately 175 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Mahanoy City? ▼
Mahanoy City has 6,616 heating degree days and 452 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 Mahanoy City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00365344 near Mahanoy City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00365344. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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