Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Moon Twp, PA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 41.8"
- Annual precip
- 173d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Moon Twp
Moon Twp, Pennsylvania averages 51°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 41.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 173 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
41.8"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Moon Twp) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Moon Twp area.
How Moon Twp compares to every U.S. city
Moon Twp's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Moon Twp
MethodologyMoon Twp'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 | 36°F (2°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6" | 23.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 8.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0" | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1" | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1" | 16.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.1"
February 2.6"
March 3.4"
April 3.6"
May 4.0"
June 4.4"
July 4.1"
August 3.6"
September 3.8"
October 3.1"
November 3.1"
December 3.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
173 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,848
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
727
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Nearby Cities
What Moon Twp's climate means for you
Moon Twp runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 173 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,848 heating and 727 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: Moon Twp, PA
In Moon Twp, Pennsylvania, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00365918, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Moon Twp averages 41.8 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 173 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 18. Turning to energy use, 5,848 heating degree days and 727 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Moon Twp scores 64/100 (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 Moon Twp, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Moon Twp, Pennsylvania is 51°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Moon Twp get? ▼
Moon Twp receives 41.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Moon Twp? ▼
Moon Twp has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Moon Twp? ▼
Moon Twp has approximately 173 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Moon Twp? ▼
Moon Twp has 5,848 heating degree days and 727 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 Moon Twp climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00365918 near Moon Twp.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00365918. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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