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Phila Franklin Inst, PA Climate

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58°F
Avg annual temp
68/100
Comfort score
50.7"
Annual precip
232d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Phila Franklin Inst

Phila Franklin Inst, Pennsylvania averages 58°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.

58°F
average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
68/100
comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
50.7"
annual precipitation · 16" snow
232 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

58°F (14°C)

Avg High

66°F

Avg Low

49°F

Annual Precip

50.7"

Annual Snow

16.1"

Comfort Score

68/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

68/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

58°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

50.7"

Plus 16.1" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Phila Franklin Inst) 68.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Phila Franklin Inst area.

How Phila Franklin Inst compares to every U.S. city

Phila Franklin Inst'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

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). Below this entry. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

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 Phila Franklin Inst

Methodology

The chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Phila Franklin Inst, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 42°F (5°C) 28°F (-2°C) 35°F (2°C)
February 45°F (7°C) 30°F (-1°C) 37°F (3°C)
March 54°F (12°C) 36°F (2°C) 45°F (7°C)
April 66°F (19°C) 46°F (8°C) 56°F (13°C)
May 76°F (24°C) 56°F (13°C) 66°F (19°C)
June 85°F (29°C) 66°F (19°C) 75°F (24°C)
July 89°F (32°C) 71°F (22°C) 80°F (27°C)
August 87°F (31°C) 70°F (21°C) 78°F (26°C)
September 80°F (27°C) 63°F (17°C) 72°F (22°C)
October 68°F (20°C) 51°F (11°C) 60°F (15°C)
November 56°F (14°C) 41°F (5°C) 49°F (9°C)
December 47°F (8°C) 33°F (1°C) 40°F (4°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 3.6"

Snow: 6.4"

10.6 days with precipitation

February 3.3"

Snow: 4.0"

9.3 days with precipitation

March 4.5"

Snow: 2.0"

10.0 days with precipitation

April 4.0"

Snow: 0.1"

12.2 days with precipitation

May 4.1"

12.4 days with precipitation

June 4.8"

10.6 days with precipitation

July 4.8"

9.8 days with precipitation

August 5.0"

9.5 days with precipitation

September 4.9"

8.5 days with precipitation

October 4.2"

9.1 days with precipitation

November 3.4"

Snow: 0.1"

8.8 days with precipitation

December 4.3"

Snow: 3.5"

10.8 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

November 17

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

March 30

50% probability date

Growing Season

232 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

4,212

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,603

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What Phila Franklin Inst's climate means for you

Phila Franklin Inst runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 232 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 4,212 heating and 1,603 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: Phila Franklin Inst, PA

An annual average temperature of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 49°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Phila Franklin Inst, Pennsylvania. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00366886 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.

Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Phila Franklin Inst sees about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year, with 16.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 232 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 30 and the first fall freeze near November 17. On the energy side, 4,212 heating degree days and 1,603 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Phila Franklin Inst 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 Phila Franklin Inst, PA?
The average annual temperature in Phila Franklin Inst, Pennsylvania is 58°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Phila Franklin Inst get?
Phila Franklin Inst receives 50.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 16.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Phila Franklin Inst?
Phila Franklin Inst 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 Phila Franklin Inst?
Phila Franklin Inst has approximately 232 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 30 and the first fall freeze around November 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Phila Franklin Inst?
Phila Franklin Inst has 4,212 heating degree days and 1,603 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 Phila Franklin Inst climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00366886 near Phila Franklin Inst.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00366886. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.