Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Raystown HQ, PA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 41.7"
- Annual precip
- 193d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Raystown HQ
Raystown HQ, Pennsylvania averages 52°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 41.7"
- precipitation, annual total
- 193 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
41.7"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Raystown HQ) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Raystown HQ area.
How Raystown HQ compares to every U.S. city
Raystown HQ'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Raystown HQ
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Raystown HQ captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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) | 21°F (-6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5" | 6.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4" | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.8"
February 2.3"
March 3.5"
April 3.5"
May 4.0"
June 4.0"
July 4.3"
August 3.6"
September 4.1"
October 3.4"
November 3.0"
December 3.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
193 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,684
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
835
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Raystown HQ's climate means for you
Raystown HQ runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 193 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,684 heating and 835 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: Raystown HQ, PA
Based on station USC00367313 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Raystown HQ, Pennsylvania averages 52°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Raystown HQ should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 41.7 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 193 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 19 and the first fall freeze near October 29. And on the energy front, 5,684 heating degree days and 835 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Raystown HQ 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 Raystown HQ, PA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Raystown HQ, Pennsylvania is 52°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Raystown HQ get? ▼
Raystown HQ receives 41.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Raystown HQ? ▼
Raystown HQ 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 Raystown HQ? ▼
Raystown HQ has approximately 193 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 19 and the first fall freeze around October 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Raystown HQ? ▼
Raystown HQ has 5,684 heating degree days and 835 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 Raystown HQ climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00367313 near Raystown HQ.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00367313. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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